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limit supply
[ˈlɪmɪt səˈplaɪ]
verb phrase
limitar o fornecimento
1.
To restrict or reduce the amount of something available for purchase or distribution
The government decided to limit supply of essential goods during the crisis.
O governo decidiu limitar o fornecimento de bens essenciais durante a crise.
2.
To artificially restrict product availability to control prices or demand
The company will limit supply to maintain higher prices.
A empresa vai limitar o fornecimento para manter preços mais altos.
Synonyms
restrict supply
reduce availability
constrain supply
ration
curb distribution
Antonyms
increase supply
expand availability
boost production
maximize supply
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
limitar o fornecimento
standard usage in commercial and economic contexts
São Paulo
limitar a oferta
commonly used in business and market discussions
Portugal
limitar o abastecimento
preferred in Portuguese European usage, especially for goods and provisions
Related Idioms & Phrases
supply and demand
put a cap on something
keep a tight rein on supply
throttle production
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