circumscribe
Translation
to limit, to restrict, to confine
Examples
The law circumscribes the powers of the president.
The law circumscribes the powers of the president.
A circle was circumscribed around the triangle.
A circle was circumscribed around the triangle.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to restrict (sth.) within limits The law circumscribes the powers of the president.
Similar Words
Synonyms: restrict, limit, confine; Antonyms: expand, liberate
Etymology
From Latin 'circum' (around) + 'scribere' (to write). Literally 'to write around'.
Memory Tips
Imagine drawing a circle (a 'circumference') around something to 'limit' its space.