restrict restrict /riːˈstrɪkt/

verb

1. () Place restrictions on  ( curb , cut back , curtail , restrict )
   place restrictions on
    Curtail drinking in school
   curtail drinking in school
   
2. () Place under restrictions; limit access to by law  ( control , restrict )
   place under restrictions; limit access to by law
    This substance is controlled
   this substance is controlled
    That area is restricted to security personnel only
   that area is restricted to security personnel only
   
3. () Place limits on (extent, amount or access)  ( trammel , bound , throttle , confine , limit , restrict )
   place limits on (extent, amount or access)
    Restrict the use of this parking lot
   restrict the use of this parking lot
    Limit the time you can spend with your friends
   limit the time you can spend with your friends
   
4. Prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed  ( restrict )
   prevent (information) from being circulated or disclosed