restricted
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
limited or kept within certain boundaries or rules.
limited in extent, number, or scope; subject to specific constraints.
Simple“The doctor recommended a restricted diet to help manage his blood pressure.”
In context“The pilot was forced to navigate through restricted airspace, requiring constant communication with ground control to avoid a security violation.”
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
only available to a small group of people, often for security reasons.
available only to authorised personnel; often used in a security or governmental context to denote a level of classification.
Simple“The report contains restricted information that only the manager can see.”
In context“Access to the laboratory is restricted to senior researchers who have undergone a full background check and safety briefing.”
Synonyms
Usage restricted access · restricted to certain · random restricted