beschränken
restrict
Meaning of beschränken
begrenzen, was jemand tun kann oder was geschehen kann
to limit what someone can do or what can happen
Pronunciation
beschränken with English translation
beschränken usage examples
Die Schule beschränkt die Nutzung von Handys.
The school restricts the use of phones.
Der Vertrag beschränkt die Kosten pro Monat.
The contract restricts the costs per month.
beschränken synonyms
What's the difference between beschränken, einschränken, begrenzen, einengen, beschneiden, blockieren, and verbieten
To reduce freedom, options, or scope; the closest general equivalent to 'restrict'.
To set a limit or maximum; focuses on size, amount, or time.
To narrow space, freedom or options; feels more constricting than beschränken.
To cut down or reduce part of something; often used for rights, budgets, or opportunities.
To prevent something from passing, moving, or happening; emphasizes obstruction.
To lock, close off, or deny access; often used for doors, accounts, roads, or places.
To narrow the range, area, or possibilities; can mean both 'restrict' and 'localize'.
To limit by number, size, or time; sounds more technical or official.
To check, keep under control, or manage something; more about control than simple restriction.
To organize and set rules; restriction happens through rules and regulation.
To hold back, prevent something from being released or happening immediately; can refer to emotions or information.
To hinder, slow down, or prevent development or action; often more abstract or scientific.
Advanced: broader words
Not just to restrict, but to forbid outright; stronger and stricter than 'restrict'.
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Questions about this word
What does beschränken mean?
to limit what someone can do or what can happen
How do you pronounce beschränken?
beschränken is pronounced [bəˈʃʁɛŋkən].
How is beschränken used in a sentence?
The school restricts the use of phones. Translation: Die Schule beschränkt die Nutzung von Handys.
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