From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishrestrictedre‧strict‧ed /rɪˈstrɪktɪd/ ●○○ AWL adjective 1 SMALLsmall or limited in size, area, or amount It’s difficult trying to work in such a restricted space.2 LIMITlimited or controlled, especially by laws or rules Press freedom is severely restricted.restricted to The sale of alcohol is restricted to people over the age of 18. There is restricted access to this information (=only certain people can have it).3 LIMITlimited in your movements or in what you are able to do The accident left her with restricted movement in her right leg. In those days women led very restricted lives.4 FORBIDa restricted area, document, or information can only be seen or used by a particular group of people because it is secret or dangerous No Entry – restricted area for army personnel only.5 → be restricted to somebody/something
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restricted• Because of these false assumptions, Labour's appeal is restricted.• These societies would have the duty of distributing the dividends from the shares on either a universal or a restricted basis.• documents containing restricted data• Since Dave's heart attack, he's been on a restricted diet.• Libertarian emphasis on the radicalizing effect of restricted employment opportunities, too, appears exaggerated.• Our pupils' mathematical attainment and experience must not be limited by our restricted expectations.• The restricted licence covers domestic and international goods vehicle operation for own account haulage.• ramps for people with restricted mobility• restricted parkingrestricted to• Visiting hours are restricted to evenings and weekends only.restricted area• Her new heavy industries were concentrated in narrowly restricted areas.• His presence in restricted areas had aroused the anxiety of the Soviets.• The people who counted in royal politics were those with access to the restricted areas of the court.• Doors to restricted areas, usually within offices, should be kept secure from unauthorised entry. 