Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
restr
verb
/rɪˈstrɪkt/
Definition
To limit or control something, such as an action or a process.
Examples
- We need to restrain our spending to save for a vacation.
- The rules restrain players from using unfair tactics.
- She had to restrain her excitement when she heard the good news.
Meaning
The act of placing restrictions on something, often to manage or regulate it.
Synonyms
- Limit
- Constrain
- Restrict
- Control
- Regulate