restricted
Translation
restricted, limited, confidential
Examples
This is a restricted area for authorized personnel only.
This is a restricted area for authorised personnel only.
He is on a very restricted diet.
He is on a very restricted diet.
Grammar Patterns
((a restricted sth.)) a limited thing This is a restricted area.
Similar Words
Synonyms: limited, confined, controlled; Antonyms: unrestricted, open, free
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'restrict'. From Latin 'restrictus'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a rope tied around something, making its movement 'restricted'.