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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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captivity
[noun]

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

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

Ex: The artist felt a sense of imprisonment within the confines of commercial art trends .
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the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

Ex: Her incarceration gave her time to reflect on the choices she made in life .
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detention
[noun]

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

Ex: Migrants were held in detention centers until their asylum claims could be processed.
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bondage
[noun]

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

Ex: Mental health struggles can feel like a form of bondage, limiting one 's ability to live freely and fully .
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to tie up or restrain with strong metal bands or chains

Ex: Police officers shackled the rioters to maintain order during the protest .
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curfew
[noun]

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

Ex: The soldiers patrolled the city to enforce the curfew, checking IDs and ensuring no one was out after hours .
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boundary
[noun]

a dividing line or limit that separates one area from another

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territory
[noun]

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

Ex: Citizens of the territory voted in a referendum to decide on their future political status .
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to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place

Ex:
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to intern
[Verb]

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

Ex: During a state of emergency, authorities have the power to intern individuals for public safety.
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to limit or restrict someone or something's movement, actions, or freedom

Ex: During the confrontation , his friends restrained him to prevent a fight .
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to immure
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to take a person or thing to a confined space and trap them there

Ex: The magician performed a trick that seemed to immure his assistant in a sealed box .
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to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

Ex: Airlines may restrict the size and weight of carry-on luggage for passenger safety .
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to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

Ex: The regulations prohibit parking in front of fire hydrants to ensure easy access for emergency vehicles .
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to mark or establish the boundaries or limits of something clearly

Ex: Engineers demarcated the pipeline route across the countryside with marker flags .
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to restrain someone by locking metal cuffs around their wrists or ankles

Ex: They manacled the prisoner 's ankles to prevent escape .
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to fetter
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to tie up a person with chains or manacle, especially around the ankles

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

Ex: Last year , the researchers captured a specimen of a rare butterfly species .
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to arrest someone

Ex: Special units are currently apprehending suspects involved in financial fraud .
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to truss
[Verb]

to tie up or secure something firmly using ropes or straps

Ex: The hiker trussed their backpack securely to avoid losing any gear on the trail .
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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 pinion
[Verb]

to tie someone's arms, typically to restrain movement

Ex: She pinioned the child 's arms to prevent them from touching the hot stove .
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to tether
[Verb]

to tie or fasten with a rope or chain

Ex: To ensure safety , climbers often tether themselves to the mountain using ropes .
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to anchor
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to secure or fasten something firmly in place, often to prevent movement or ensure stability

Ex: The sculpture was 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

Ex: His creativity felt bound by the limitations of the medium.
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