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Verbs of Power Relations - Verbs for Restriction

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to restriction such as "limit", "enclose", and "circumscribe".

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Categorized English Verbs Denoting Power Relations
to limit
to limit
[Verb]

to set restrictions on the extent or access of something

Ex: The government implemented measures to limit the use of certain natural resources .
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to restrict

to bring someone or something under control through laws and rules

Ex: The city council voted to restrict parking in certain areas to ease traffic congestion .
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to surround

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

Ex: The blockade was intended to surround the enemy forces and cut off their supplies .
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to encircle

to create a circular shape around someone or something

Ex: The protestors planned to encircle the government building in a peaceful demonstration .
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to enclose

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

Ex: The high walls enclosed the courtyard , creating a private space .
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to circumscribe

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

Ex: The court 's decision circumscribed the company 's ability to expand its operations .
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to localize

to confine something to a specific area or region

Ex: The zoning laws were enacted to localize certain types of businesses to designated zones .
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to border
to border
[Verb]

to form a boundary around something

Ex: A stone wall bordered the historic castle , defining its perimeter .
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to ring
to ring
[Verb]

to form a circular shape around something

Ex: The beach is ringed by palm trees , giving it a tropical feel .
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to wall
to wall
[Verb]

to surround an area with a protective barrier or structure

Ex: The homeowners decided to wall their backyard for added security .
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to circle
to circle
[Verb]

to form a rounded shape around something

Ex: The crowd circled the performer , eager to get a closer view .
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to hedge
to hedge
[Verb]

to create an obstacle or restriction, hindering movement or impact

Ex:
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to gird
to gird
[Verb]

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

Ex: The city was girded by a network of highways , making it easy to access .
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to hem in
to hem in
[Verb]

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

Ex: The dense fog hemmed the hikers in, reducing visibility and making it challenging to find the trail.
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to fringe
to fringe
[Verb]

to encircle something

Ex: The coastline was fringed by cliffs , forming a dramatic and rugged border .
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