SAT Natural Sciences - Restriction

Here you will learn some English words related to restriction, such as "incarceration", "pinion", "immure", etc. that you will need to ace your SATs.

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SAT Natural Sciences

the state of being confined, imprisoned, or held against one's will

the act of confining someone in a restricted space

Ex: Imprisonment in isolation can affect mental health .

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

Ex: Many activists are pushing for alternatives to incarceration for non-violent offenders .

the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period

Ex: The company imposed detention on late deliveries to encourage better punctuality among suppliers .
bondage [noun]

the condition of being under the control or dominance of another person, often involving restriction of freedom

Ex: Economic hardship can sometimes lead people into financial bondage , unable to break free from debt .
curfew [noun]

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

Ex: As the clock struck ten , the streets emptied quickly , with everyone rushing home to avoid breaking curfew .
boundary [noun]

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

Ex: The ball bounced just inside the boundary for a match‑saving four .

a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority

Ex: Explorers mapped out the uncharted territory , claiming it for their homeland .

to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place

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to restrict someone's freedom by confining them, often done for security, control, or public safety reasons

Ex: Authorities decided to intern the protestors temporarily to maintain public order .

to limit or restrict someone or something's movement, actions, or freedom

Ex: He struggled to restrain his dog from chasing after a squirrel in the park .

to take a person or thing to a confined space and trap them there

Ex: The collapsing tunnel immured the trapped miners for several hours .

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

Ex: They decided to restrict the use of company resources during the off-hours .

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

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to mark or establish the boundaries or limits of something clearly

Ex: Local authorities demarcated parking spaces along the street with painted lines .

to tie up or restrain with strong metal bands or chains

Ex: In some cultures , criminals were shackled in public as punishment .

to restrain someone by locking metal cuffs around their wrists or ankles

Ex: As punishment , the pirate captain was manacled to the mast .

to bind someone's ankles or feet with chains, shackles, or similar devices to restrict movement

Ex: She was fettered to the bedpost with iron cuffs around her ankles .

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

Ex: The soldiers are capturing enemy combatants during the mission .

to arrest someone

Ex: The decision to apprehend the suspect was made after careful surveillance and analysis .
to truss [verb]

to tie up or secure something firmly using ropes or straps

Ex: The chef trussed the chicken with kitchen twine before roasting it .

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

Ex: Protesters surrounded the government office , demanding change .

to tie someone's arms, typically to restrain movement

Ex: The wrestler pinioned their opponent 's arms to gain control in the match .

to tie or fasten with a rope or chain

Ex: The boat was tethered securely to the dock to prevent it from drifting away .

to secure or fasten something firmly in place, often to prevent movement or ensure stability

Ex: The mountaineer hammered pitons into the rock face to anchor themselves while climbing the steep cliff .
bound [adjective]

restricted or confined by physical restraints or bonds

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