limiter

Definitions of limiter
  1. verb
    restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
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    types:
    restreindre
    place restrictions on
    délimiter
    set, mark, or draw the boundaries of something
    arrêter, paralyser
    cause to be unable to move
    type of:
    diminuer, minimiser
    make smaller
  2. verb
    narrow or limit
    synonyms: restreindre, réduire
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    type of:
    restreindre
    place limits on (extent or access)
  3. verb
    place under restrictions; limit access to
    synonyms: restreindre
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    types:
    localiser
    restrict something to a particular area
    faire aboutir
    cause to localize at one point
    type of:
    contrôler, modérer
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
  4. verb
    place restrictions on
    synonyms: restreindre
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    types:
    arrêter, paralyser
    cause to be unable to move
    paralyser
    cause to be paralyzed and immobile
    assommer, étourdir
    make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow
  5. verb
    place limits on (extent or access)
    synonyms: restreindre
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    restreindre, réduire
    narrow or limit
    tracer une ligne
    reasonably object (to) or set a limit (on)
    baliser, jalonner
    set boundaries to and delimit
    contrôler
    keep in check
    restreindre
    restrict
    retenir
    hold back
    mettre la gourmette à
    keep to the curb
    type of:
    contrôler, modérer
    lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
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