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ACT Exam Literacy - Restriction

Here you will learn some English words related to restriction, such as "anchor", "fetter", "intern", etc. that will help you ace your ACTs.

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the act of keeping someone in prison or restricting their freedom, whether physically or metaphorically

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the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

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

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bondage
[noun]

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

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to tie up or restrain with strong metal bands or chains

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curfew
[noun]

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

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territory
[noun]

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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to arrest someone

Ex: Special units are apprehending suspects involved in financial fraud .
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to truss
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to tie up or secure something firmly using ropes or straps

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

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to pinion
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to tie someone's arms, typically to restrain movement

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to tether
[Verb]

to tie or fasten with a rope or chain

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to anchor
[Verb]

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

Ex: The sculpture anchored to its pedestal with bolts , preventing it from being easily moved or toppled .
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bound
[Adjective]

restricted or confined by physical restraints or bonds

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