restricting

verb adjective

Stress: second syllable

Syllables: re-strict-ing (3)

English Definition

Putting a limit on; keeping under control.

Example Sentence

The government is restricting travel to the region.

US IPA /rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/

UK IPA /rɪˈstrɪktɪŋ/

limiting confining constraining curbing

allowing permitting expanding