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impose restrictions

[ɪmˈpoʊz rɪˈstrɪkʃənz]
verb phrase
impor restrições
1. to force or establish limits, constraints, or limitations on someone or something; to apply rules that limit freedom or action
The government decided to impose restrictions on travel during the pandemic.
O governo decidiu impor restrições às viagens durante a pandemia.
2. to enforce regulations or constraints that must be followed
The company will impose restrictions on social media usage in the workplace.
A empresa vai impor restrições ao uso de redes sociais no ambiente de trabalho.
Synonyms
enforce limitationsset constraintsestablish rulesapply restrictionsplace limits
Antonyms
lift restrictionsremove limitationsgrant freedomease constraints

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
impor restrições
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
impor restrições
common in formal and business contexts
Portugal
impor restrições
standard usage; may also use 'colocar restrições'

Related Idioms & Phrases

put the brakes on
crack down on
lay down the law
draw the line
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