restricting
adj. US //ɹiˈstɹɪktɪŋ// UK //ɹɪstɹˈɪktɪŋ// re·strict·ing
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1 limiting freedom or movement (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatelimiting what you can do or how you can move.
serving to limit or confine freedom, movement, or scope. Often used to describe rules, clothing, or physical environments.
ExampleThe new office rules are very restricting and make it hard to work.
ExampleThe athlete found the heavy brace quite restricting, as it prevented the full range of motion required for a competitive sprint.
- limiting
- confining
- constraining