full restriction

[/fʊl rɪˈstrɪkʃən/]
nounpl: full restrictions
restrição total
1. A complete prohibition or limitation that prevents all or nearly all activity, access, or use of something
The government imposed a full restriction on travel during the lockdown.
O governo impôs uma restrição total nas viagens durante o lockdown.
2. A comprehensive constraint that applies without exceptions or exemptions
The athlete faced a full restriction from competing for two years due to doping violations.
O atleta enfrentou uma restrição total para competir por dois anos devido a violações de doping.
3. In legal or regulatory contexts, a complete ban or absolute limitation on access or use
Full restriction on plastic bags was implemented in the city starting January 1st.
A restrição total sobre sacolas plásticas foi implementada na cidade a partir de 1º de janeiro.
In Brazil, 'restrição total' became widely used during the COVID-19 pandemic to describe strict lockdown measures. The term is commonly used in legal, governmental, and healthcare contexts. Americans and Brazilians both use this term in formal communications regarding access control, travel bans, and regulatory enforcement.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
total bancomplete prohibitionabsolute restrictionblanket restrictioncomprehensive limitation
Antonyms / Antônimos
full accessno restrictioncomplete freedomunlimited accesspartial allowance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
restrição total
Most common term used in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
proibição total
Sometimes used interchangeably, emphasizing prohibition aspect
São Paulo
restrição completa
Alternative formulation used in business and legal documents
Portugal
restrição total
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'proibição completa'

Related Words

restrictionlimitationprohibitionconstraintbanembargolockdowncurfew

Related Idioms & Phrases

under full restriction
place under full restriction
lift full restriction
impose full restriction
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