restrictions

word · lemma: restriction

Definition

Rules or limits that control what people can do or what is allowed; things that prevent full freedom.

Usage & Nuances

Usually plural ('restrictions on...'), often used with 'impose', 'lift', or 'tighten'. Common with travel, movement, trade, or law. Not as strong as 'ban'.

Spanish: restricciones - limitaciones Portuguese (BR): restrições - limitações Portuguese (PT): restrições - limitações Chinese (Simplified): 限制 - 约束 Chinese (Traditional): 限制 - 約束 Hindi: पाबंदियां - प्रतिबंध Arabic: قيود - حدود Bengali: নিষেধাজ্ঞা - সীমাবদ্ধতা Russian: ограничения Japanese: 制限 Vietnamese: hạn chế - giới hạn Korean: 제한 - 규제 Turkish: kısıtlamalar Urdu: پابندیاں Indonesian: pembatasan

Example Sentences

There are restrictions on entering the park at night.

basic

The government introduced new restrictions on smoking.

basic

These restrictions help keep people safe.

basic

After the pandemic, most travel restrictions were finally lifted.

natural

Some countries place strict restrictions on what you can bring through customs.

natural

I'm tired of all these restrictions—I just want some freedom.

natural