begrenzen
Translation
to limit, to restrict, to bound, to confine
Examples
Wir müssen die Kosten begrenzen.
We have to limit the costs.
Der Park wird durch einen Fluss begrenzt.
The park is bordered by a river.
Bitte begrenzen Sie Ihre Redezeit auf fünf Minuten.
Please limit your speaking time to five minutes.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to limit sth. We must limit the expenses.
Similar Words
Synonyms: einschränken, limitieren, beschränken; Antonyms: erweitern, ausdehnen
Etymology
From the prefix 'be-' (making a verb from a noun) and 'Grenze' (border, limit). Literally 'to put a border on'.
Memory Tips
Think of setting a 'Grenze' (border) to 'begrenzen' (limit) something's scope.