Synonyms: restrain, restrict, confine, bound, limit, trammel, throttle
Definition: place limits on (extent or access)
Usage: restrict the use of this parking lot; limit the time you can spend with your friends
Similar words: contain, control, curb, hold, hold in, check, moderate
Definition: lessen the intensity of; temper; hold in restraint; hold or keep within limits
Usage: moderate your alcohol intake; hold your tongue; hold your temper; control your anger
Synonyms: circumscribe, limit, confine
Definition: restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day"
Synonyms: hold, confine, restrain
Definition: to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
Usage: This holds the local until the express passengers change trains; About a dozen animals were held inside the stockade; The illegal immigrants were held at a detention center; The terrorists held the journalists for ransom
Similar words: incapacitate, disable, disenable
Definition: make unable to perform a certain action
Usage: disable this command on your computer
Synonyms: confine
Definition: prevent from leaving or from being removed
Similar words: keep, keep back, restrain, hold back
Definition: keep under control; keep in check
Usage: suppress a smile; Keep your temper; keep your cool
Synonyms: enclose, hold in, confine
Definition: close in; darkness enclosed him"
Similar words: hold, carry, contain, bear
Definition: contain or hold; have within
Usage: The jar carries wine; The canteen holds fresh water; This can contains water