B2 noun Neutral

restriction

/rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/

A rule, law, or condition that limits what you can do or how something can be used. It often refers to official controls placed on actions, movements, or quantities to maintain order or safety.

Ejemplos

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1

There is a temporary speed restriction of 30 miles per hour due to the roadworks.

There is a temporary speed restriction of 30 miles per hour due to the roadworks.

2

The government has announced the lifting of the trade restriction between the two nations.

The government has announced the lifting of the trade restriction between the two nations.

3

My parents have a strict restriction on how much time I spend on my phone at night.

My parents have a strict restriction on how much time I spend on my phone at night.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
restriction
Verb
restrict
Adverbio
restrictively
Adjetivo
restrictive
Relacionado
restrictiveness
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Truco para recordar

Look at the word 'strict' hidden inside re-STRICT-ion. A restriction is a strict rule that limits you.

Quiz rápido

Due to the drought, the local council has imposed a strict _______ on hosepipe usage.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: restriction

Ejemplos

1

There is a temporary speed restriction of 30 miles per hour due to the roadworks.

everyday

There is a temporary speed restriction of 30 miles per hour due to the roadworks.

2

The government has announced the lifting of the trade restriction between the two nations.

formal

The government has announced the lifting of the trade restriction between the two nations.

3

My parents have a strict restriction on how much time I spend on my phone at night.

informal

My parents have a strict restriction on how much time I spend on my phone at night.

4

The study was conducted with a geographical restriction to urban areas only.

academic

The study was conducted with a geographical restriction to urban areas only.

5

Budgetary restrictions have forced the department to cancel several upcoming projects.

business

Budgetary restrictions have forced the department to cancel several upcoming projects.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
restriction
Verb
restrict
Adverbio
restrictively
Adjetivo
restrictive
Relacionado
restrictiveness

Colocaciones comunes

impose a restriction impose a restriction
lift a restriction lift a restriction
dietary restriction dietary restriction
place restrictions on place restrictions on
severe restriction severe restriction

Frases Comunes

without restriction

without restriction

age restriction

age restriction

travel restriction

travel restriction

Se confunde a menudo con

restriction vs constraint

A restriction is usually a formal rule or law, while a constraint is often a physical or circumstantial limit that prevents action.

restriction vs limitation

Limitation often refers to a natural lack of ability or capacity, whereas restriction refers to a controlled or imposed limit.

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Notas de uso

The word is most commonly used with the preposition 'on' (e.g., restrictions on trade). To remove a restriction, the verb 'lift' is standard in formal contexts.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use the preposition 'for' instead of 'on'. They also occasionally confuse the noun form 'restriction' with the adjective 'restrictive' when describing a rule.

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Truco para recordar

Look at the word 'strict' hidden inside re-STRICT-ion. A restriction is a strict rule that limits you.

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Origen de la palabra

From the Latin 'restrictio', derived from 'restringere', meaning 'to bind fast' or 'to draw tight'.

Patrones gramaticales

countable noun (usually used in plural) prepositional phrase: restriction on + noun often follows verbs like 'impose', 'place', or 'lift'
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Contexto cultural

In many Western cultures, 'dietary restrictions' is a standard term used when hosting events to accommodate allergies or religious requirements.

Quiz rápido

Due to the drought, the local council has imposed a strict _______ on hosepipe usage.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: restriction

Palabras relacionadas

overall

B2

Describing the total or general nature of something when all parts or factors are considered together. It refers to the whole of a situation rather than specific details or individual components.

overlap

B2

To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.

overseas

B2

Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.

panel

B2

A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.

parameter

B2

A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.

passive

B2

Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.

persist

B2

To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.

philosophy

B2

Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.

portion

B2

A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.

pose

B2

To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.

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