restricted

Definition

  • adjective: having a set limit
  • adjective: subject or subjected to 'restriction'
  • synonyms: limited, strait, strict

Examples

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

  • The doctor 'restricted' her 'to' a low-fat diet. [=she was only allowed to eat a low-fat diet]

  • Only a 'restricted' [='limited'] number of students will be allowed in the class.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) MAN : Looking at the board or the camera. Straight at the camera lens, if you can... ...if you can see where that is. Right there. TAYLOR: it's always going to be restricted. And when you wear a mask that is this deep off the face... ...no matter how much perforations you put... (..)
    2012 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey