B2nounlawtravel
US/rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/
UK/rɪˈstrɪk.ʃən/
a rule or law that limits what people can do
In context
There are restrictions on how much cash you can take out of the country.
The government lifted travel restrictions after the outbreak ended.
Some airlines have a weight restriction on hand luggage.
Words that go with restriction
noun + noun
- travel restrictionsTravel restrictions were lifted in 2022.
noun + preposition
- restrictions onThere are restrictions on smoking in public places.
verb + noun
- impose restrictionsThe city imposed restrictions on water use.
- lift restrictionsThe government will lift restrictions next week.
adjective + noun
- strict restrictionsThere are strict restrictions on fishing here.