re·strict 
/rɪˈstrɪkt/ verb
re·stricts; re·strict·ed; re·strict·ing /rɪˈstrɪkt/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to limit the amount or range of (something)
▪ Her eye problem restricts her reading. ▪ She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses. ▪ They want to restrict access to the beach. [=they want to limit who can use the beach] ▪ The new law restricts smoking in public places. ▪ They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech. — often used as (be) restricted ▪ Visits are restricted to 30 minutes. [=visits cannot be longer than 30 minutes] ▪ 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] 2 : to prevent (someone) from doing something
▪ They say the government is trying to restrict them from speaking out. 3 : to allow (someone) to only have or do a particular thing — usually + to ▪ The doctor restricted her to a low-fat diet. [=she was only allowed to eat a low-fat diet] ▪ He restricts himself to one cup of coffee a day. [=he allows himself to have only one cup of coffee a day]
▪ Her eye problem restricts her reading. ▪ She was told to restrict the amount of salt she uses. ▪ They want to restrict access to the beach. [=they want to limit who can use the beach] ▪ The new law restricts smoking in public places. ▪ They have accused the government of trying to restrict free speech. — often used as (be) restricted ▪ Visits are restricted to 30 minutes. [=visits cannot be longer than 30 minutes] ▪ 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]
▪ They say the government is trying to restrict them from speaking out.
