restreindre

Definitions of restreindre
  1. verb
    narrow or limit
    synonyms: limiter, réduire
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    limiter
    place limits on (extent or access)
  2. verb
    restrict
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    limiter
    place limits on (extent or access)
  3. verb
    place restrictions on
    synonyms: limiter
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    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
    type of:
    limiter
    restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
  4. verb
    place limits on (extent or access)
    synonyms: limiter
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    limiter, 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
    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
  5. verb
    to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
    synonyms: enfermer
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    ligoter
    secure with or as if with ropes
    enchaîner
    restrain with fetters
    lier, ligotter
    bind the arms of
    plier
    confine in a fold, like sheep
    enchaîner, passer les menottes à
    tie up with chains
    passer les menottes à
    confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
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    mettre hors service
    make unable to perform a certain action
  6. verb
    place under restrictions; limit access to
    synonyms: limiter
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    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
  7. verb
    tighten one's belt; use resources carefully
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    dépenser moins, économiser
    use cautiously and frugally
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