restricted
adj. US //ɹiˈstɹɪktəd// UK //ɹɪstɹˈɪktɪd// re·strict·ed
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1 limited in scope (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatelimited or kept within certain boundaries or rules.
limited in extent, number, or scope; subject to specific constraints.
ExampleThe doctor recommended a restricted diet to help manage his blood pressure.
ExampleThe pilot was forced to navigate through restricted airspace, requiring constant communication with ground control to avoid a security violation.
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2 confidential or private (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediate Formalonly 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.
ExampleThe report contains restricted information that only the manager can see.
ExampleAccess to the laboratory is restricted to senior researchers who have undergone a full background check and safety briefing.
- Adjectiverestricted
- Adjectiveunrestricted