restricts

Restricts is the third-person singular present tense form of the verb restrict. To restrict means to place limits on something, confine within boundaries, or regulate by rules or laws. It can refer to limiting access, quantities, freedoms, or capabilities, and often implies intentional control by an authority, system, or policy.

Usage and contexts: Restrictions are common in legal, administrative, and organizational settings. For example, a privacy policy may restrict the collection of personal data, a venue may restrict entry to ticket holders, and a school may restrict the use of electronic devices during exams. The term can also describe genetic, physical, or operational constraints, such as a device that restricts bandwidth or a government that restricts travel.

Grammatical forms: Restrict, restricting, restricted. The present tense third-person singular uses restricts, as in "The company restricts access to the server." The past tense and past participle are restricted; the present participle is restricting. The passive voice is often used, e.g., "Access is restricted."

Etymology and related terms: From Late Latin restringere, re- "again" + stringere "to draw tight." Related nouns include restriction and restrictions; related verbs include restrict, restricting, restricted.

Nuance and synonyms: Restrict implies imposing a boundary to reduce risk or protect interests and may carry legal or formal connotations. It is close in meaning to limit, confine, curb, or regulate, while permit, allow, and enable are antonyms.