restriction
/rɪˈstrɪkʃn/noun
उच्चारण रिस्ट्रिक्शन
प्रतिबंध, रोक
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Asked in previous papers
as one-word substitution
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[C] ~ (on sth)
a rule or law that limits what you can do or what can happen
प्रतिबंध, रोक
- restrictions on the use of phones
- There is a restriction on carrying liquids in cabin baggage.
- There are restrictions on parking outside the school gate.
+ 2 more examples
- The restriction on fireworks helped to reduce pollution.
- Travel restrictions were lifted last month.
Synonyms limitation constraint control curb restraint
Opposite freedom liberty permission licence
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[U]
the act of limiting or controlling somebody or something
सीमित करना
- restriction of movement
- The restriction of travel during the floods caused great hardship.
- The restriction of imports hurt small traders.
+ 2 more examples
- Doctors advised the restriction of salt in his diet.
- Strict restriction of movement kept the area safe.
Synonyms limitation confinement regulation
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
restriction on sth
Use on after restriction to name what is limited. It is the most common pattern.
क्या सीमित किया गया है, यह बताने के लिए 'restriction' के बाद 'on' आता है। यह सबसे आम प्रयोग है।
- There is a restriction on the sale of firecrackers.
- The government has placed restrictions on imports.
restrictions + plural
The noun is usually countable and often plural when you mean a set of rules. Use a singular verb only for one restriction.
यह noun प्रायः countable है और नियमों के समूह के लिए plural रूप में आता है।
- Travel restrictions were lifted in June.
- The only restriction is that you must be over 18.
impose / place a restriction on sb
Authorities impose, place or put restrictions on people or things. The person affected follows on.
अधिकारी लोगों या वस्तुओं पर प्रतिबंध 'impose', 'place' या 'put' करते हैं।
- The college imposed restrictions on mobile use in class.
without restriction / under restriction
Without restriction means freely. Do not add an article: 'without any restriction' is also correct.
'Without restriction' का अर्थ बिना रोक-टोक है।
- Members can use the library without restriction.
- Students are free to choose subjects without any restriction.
+Collocations 4
adjective + restriction
strictseverelegalagetight
- There is a strict age restriction for this film.
verb + restriction
imposelifteaserelaxface
- The state has eased the restrictions on gatherings.
noun + restriction
parkingspeedtraveldietaryimport
- Pilgrims faced travel restrictions during the floods.
restriction + on
on movementon spendingon saleon entryon speech
- The school has a restriction on entry after nine o'clock.
“More examples 5
- The new law places restrictions on the use of plastic bags.
नया कानून प्लास्टिक की थैलियों के उपयोग पर प्रतिबंध लगाता है।
- Radhika's parents put no restriction on her choice of subjects.
राधिका के माता-पिता ने उसके विषय चुनने पर कोई रोक नहीं लगाई।
- The speed restriction on this bridge is thirty kilometres an hour.
इस पुल पर गति की सीमा तीस किलोमीटर प्रति घंटा है।
- Diabetic patients follow dietary restrictions.
मधुमेह के रोगी खान-पान संबंधी पाबंदियों का पालन करते हैं।
- Restrictions on water use were introduced during the summer.
गर्मियों में पानी के उपयोग पर पाबंदियाँ लगाई गईं।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ There is a restriction of smoking in this building.
✓ There is a restriction on smoking in this building.
Restriction takes on, not of, to name what is limited.
क्या सीमित है, यह बताने के लिए 'restriction' के बाद 'on' आता है, 'of' नहीं।
✗ The government has restricted on the export of onions.
✓ The government has restricted the export of onions.
The verb restrict is transitive and takes no preposition here; the noun takes on.
'Restrict' सकर्मक verb है और यहाँ इसके बाद preposition नहीं आता; noun 'restriction' के साथ 'on' आता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
Restriction, limit and ban all control what is allowed, but with different strength.
तीनों शब्द अनुमति को नियंत्रित करते हैं, पर उनकी कठोरता अलग है।
A rule that limits something but does not stop it fully.
ऐसा नियम जो किसी चीज़ को सीमित करता है पर पूरी तरह रोकता नहीं।
- There is a restriction on heavy vehicles at night.
The highest or lowest amount allowed.
अनुमत अधिकतम या न्यूनतम मात्रा।
- The speed limit here is fifty.
An official order that forbids something completely.
सरकारी आदेश जो किसी चीज़ को पूरी तरह मना कर देता है।
- The state announced a ban on plastic.
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≈Synonyms and antonyms
?Which word?
Keep the limit words together: restriction, limitation, constraint, curb, embargo (an official ban on trade).
सीमा के शब्द साथ याद रखिए: restriction, limitation, constraint, curb, embargo (व्यापार पर आधिकारिक प्रतिबंध)।
§Grammar and usage
Restrictions on sth ('restrictions on imports').
Restriction के बाद preposition 'on' आता है: restrictions on sth का मतलब है किसी चीज़ पर लगाई गई रोक, जैसे restrictions on imports (आयात पर प्रतिबंध)।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
Article 19(2) allows the State to impose reasonable restrictions on the freedom of speech and expression in the interests of sovereignty, security, public order and morality.
अनुच्छेद 19(2) राज्य को संप्रभुता, सुरक्षा, सार्वजनिक व्यवस्था और नैतिकता के हित में वाक् और अभिव्यक्ति की स्वतंत्रता पर उचित प्रतिबंध लगाने की अनुमति देता है।