English Verbs Referring to "Restriction"

to limit

Verb

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to set restrictions on the extent or access of something

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The company decided to limit access to sensitive information to authorized personnel only.

The city council voted to limit the speed on residential streets to ensure pedestrian safety.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to restrict

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to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

derestrict

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to surround

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to circle around someone or something, putting pressure on them to give up

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to encircle

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to create a circular shape around someone or something

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to enclose

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to surround a place with a fence, wall, etc.

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to circumscribe

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to limit the power, freedom, or activity of something to a set of boundaries

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to localize

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to confine something to a specific area or region

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transitive

to border

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to form a boundary around something

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transitive

to ring

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to form a circular shape around something

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transitive

to wall

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to surround an area with a protective barrier or structure

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to circle

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to form a rounded shape around something

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transitive

to hedge

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to create an obstacle or restriction, hindering movement or impact

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to gird

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to encircle or bind with something round, often for support or protection

Grammatical Information:

transitive

to hem in

Verb

/hˈɛm ˈɪn/

to encircle someone or something in a way that restricts their movement or choices

Grammatical Information:

transitive

Phrasal Status

inseparable

phrase's verb

hem

phrase's particle

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to fringe

Verb

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ʤ

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to encircle something

Grammatical Information:

transitive

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