Restriction: English Vocabulary List

the state of being confined, imprisoned, or held against one's will

"The lions were born in captivity."

"Many wild animals suffer stress when kept in captivity away from their natural environment and freedom."

the act of putting or keeping someone in captivity

"Incarceration is being jailed."

"The lengthy period of incarceration for the convicted criminal was a consequence of his repeated offenses."

the condition of being under the control or dominance of another person, often involving restriction of freedom

"They lived in bondage for many years."

"The prisoner was kept in bondage for years before finally escaping from his captors."

to tie up or restrain with strong metal bands or chains

"They shackled the prisoner's legs."

"The prisoners were shackled together with heavy chains to prevent them from escaping during the long transport."

an order or law that prohibits people from going outside after a specific time, particularly at night

"Curfew starts at night."

"The city imposed a curfew requiring everyone to stay indoors after eight in the evening."

to take a person or thing to a confined space and trap them there

"The king immured his enemies in dungeons."

"The prisoners were immured in dark damp cells for many years without seeing any sunlight."

to formally forbid something from being done, particularly by law

"The law prohibits underage drinking."

"School rules prohibit students from using their mobile phones during class unless it is an emergency situation."

to mark or establish the boundaries or limits of something clearly

"The fence demarcates the property line."

"The fence was built to demarcate the boundary between the two neighboring properties and prevent future disputes."

to restrain someone by locking metal cuffs around their wrists or ankles

"The guards manacled his wrists tightly."

"The police officer had to manacle the suspect's hands behind his back before placing him in the patrol car."

to bind someone's ankles or feet with chains, shackles, or similar devices to restrict movement

"The chains fettered his movement completely."

"The prisoner's ankles were bound with heavy fetters to prevent him from escaping the heavily guarded facility."

to tie someone's arms, typically to restrain movement

"They pinion his arms."

"The guards had to pinion the struggling suspect's arms to prevent him from escaping their grasp."

to tie or fasten with a rope or chain

"Tether the boat securely."

"They decided to tether the small boat to a sturdy dock to prevent it from drifting out to sea."

the act of confining someone in a restricted space

"The imprisonment was long."

"His unjust imprisonment led to widespread protests and calls for judicial reform."

the condition of being held in a confined space or location, often for a temporary period

"He is in detention."

"The students were placed in detention for violating the school's strict code of conduct."

a dividing line, marker, or limit that separates one geographic area, property, or physical space from another

"This is the boundary line."

"The surveyor carefully marked the boundary of the property to avoid future disputes with neighbors."

a geographic area belonging to or ruled by a government or authority

"This is their territory."

"The military patrol secured the disputed territory against further incursions."

to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place

"Confine the cat."

"The strict regulations will confine the company's operations to specific geographical regions."

to restrict someone's freedom by confining them, often done for security, control, or public safety reasons

"They intern the prisoners."

"During the war, the government decided to intern all enemy aliens for national security reasons."

to limit or restrict someone or something's movement, actions, or freedom

"The police restrained the violent man."

"The security guard had to restrain the angry customer who was trying to attack the store manager."

to impose limits or regulations on someone or something, typically to control or reduce its scope or extent

"Restrict the access."

"The government may restrict access to certain areas during the national emergency."

to catch an animal or a person and keep them as a prisoner

"They capture the bird."

"The security forces managed to capture the fugitive after a lengthy pursuit."

to arrest someone

"Police will apprehend him."

"The officers managed to apprehend the suspect after a lengthy and dangerous pursuit through the city."

to tie up or secure something firmly using ropes or straps

"Truss the load securely."

"The construction workers had to truss the beams together with strong cables to ensure the bridge's stability."

to circle around someone or something, putting pressure on them to give up

"Surround the fort."

"The enemy forces began to surround the city, cutting off all supply lines and communication."

to secure or fasten something firmly in place, often to prevent movement or ensure stability

"Anchor the tent pegs."

"We need to anchor the tent pegs firmly into the ground to withstand the strong winds of the approaching storm."

restricted or confined by physical restraints or bonds

"The thief was bound."

"The captured spy was found bound and gagged in the abandoned warehouse."