is restricted
[/ɪz rɪˈstrɪktɪd/]
verb phrase
é restrito / está restringido
1. to be limited or confined within certain boundaries or conditions
Access to this area is restricted to authorized personnel only.
O acesso a esta área é restrito apenas a pessoal autorizado.
2. to be subject to limitations or regulations
The use of this medication is restricted to patients over 18 years old.
O uso deste medicamento é restrito a pacientes maiores de 18 anos.
3. to be kept within limits; to be constrained
Her freedom of movement is restricted due to her injury.
Sua liberdade de movimento está restringida devido à sua lesão.
This phrase is commonly used in official documents, security protocols, and regulations in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in workplace safety notices and building access signs. The phrase carries formal authority and is typically associated with rules or limitations imposed by institutions or authorities.
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