definition of
restrict

[1] #1 restrict v. [curtail, curb, cut back] place restrictions on; "curtail drinking in school". wn

[2] #2 restrict v. place under restrictions; limit access to; "This substance is controlled". wn

[3] #3 restrict v. [restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle] place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends". wn

[4] #4 restrict v. [qualify] make more specific; "qualify these remarks". wn