put a limit on; keep under control:some roads may have to be closed at peak times to restrict the number of visitors
deprive (someone or something) of freedom of movement or action:cities can restrict groups of protesters from gathering on a residential street
(restrict someone to) limit someone to only doing or having (a particular thing) or staying in (a particular place):I shall restrict myself to a single example
(restrict something to) limit something to (a particular place, time, or group):the Zoological Gardens were at first restricted to members and their guests
withhold (information) from general disclosure:at first the Americans tried to restrict news of their involvement in Vietnam
