restriction

«restriction» in Mova's school dictionary: a rule that limits what you can do — its meaning for a pupil, its sense in the lessons and examples.

part of speech

noun (a restriction, restrictions)

meaning for a pupil

1) A restriction is a rule that limits what you can do. tree →

2) Restriction is the act of limiting something. tree →

sense in the lessons

In everyday life: age restrictions on films and rides, height restrictions on roller coasters, water restrictions in dry weather, speed restrictions on roads. In maths, a restriction may limit what numbers are allowed. Phrases: «age restriction», «height restriction», «under restrictions», «lift the restriction».

examples

• There is a height restriction of 120 cm on this ride. tree →
• Water restrictions mean we cannot use the hose. tree →
• The film has an age restriction. tree →
• The restrictions were lifted after the storm. tree →
• There is a speed restriction near the school. tree →
• The only restriction is that you must use whole numbers. tree →

note

Countable: a restriction, restrictions. From «restrict». In maths and puzzles, read restrictions carefully: «at least», «no more than», «whole numbers only» change which answers are allowed.

Trees and pragmatics

Every meaning and example of «restriction» parsed by Mova, each sentence with its dependency tree and frames.