limit

Definition

  • noun: a point beyond which it is not possible to go
  • noun: something that bounds, restrains, or confines
  • verb: to assign certain 'limits' to
  • usually plural
  • synonyms: prescribe, termination, edge

Examples

  • Parents need to set 'limits' for their children. = Parents need to set/place/impose 'limits' on (the behavior of) their children.

  • I'm trying to be patient with him, but I've just about 'reached my limit'. [=reached the point where I can no longer be patient]

  • The damage from the fire 'was limited to' the rear of the building. [=only the rear of the building was damaged by the fire]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Fear will be your enemy. No. We'll protect her. She can learn to control it. I'm sure. Until then, we'll lock the gates. We'll reduce the staff. We will limit her contact with people and keep her powers hidden from everyone... including Anna. Elsa? Do you want to build a snowman? (..)
    2013 Frozen