rɪsˈtrɪkt v.tr. (often foll. by
to, within) 1
confine, bound,
limit (restricted parking; restricted
them to
five days a week). 2
subject to
limitation. 3
withhold from general circulation or
disclosure. ørestricted
area 1
Brit. an area in
which there is a
special speed limit
for vehicles. 2 US an area which
military personnel are
not allowed to
enter. øørestrictedly adv. restrictedness n. [L restringere: see RESTRAIN]