limiting measures

[/ˈlɪmɪtɪŋ ˈmɛʒərz/]
noun phrasepl: limiting measures
medidas restritivas
1. actions or policies designed to restrict, control, or reduce something to a certain level or extent
The government implemented limiting measures to reduce carbon emissions.
O governo implementou medidas restritivas para reduzir as emissões de carbono.
2. constraints or boundaries imposed to prevent excess or uncontrolled activity
Travel limiting measures were put in place during the pandemic.
Medidas restritivas de viagem foram implementadas durante a pandemia.
3. regulatory actions that cap, constrain, or limit specific activities or resources
The bank introduced limiting measures on daily withdrawal amounts.
O banco introduziu medidas restritivas nos valores de saque diário.
This term became particularly prevalent in both Brazilian and American English during the COVID-19 pandemic, where 'limiting measures' referred to government-imposed restrictions. In Brazilian Portuguese, 'medidas restritivas' is the standard term used in government communications, news media, and official documents.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
restrictive measuresconstraintscontrolsrestrictionslimitationscurbs
Antonyms / Antônimos
liberalizing measuresderegulationexpansionpermissive measures

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
medidas restritivas
most common and formal usage
Rio de Janeiro
medidas de contenção
commonly used in public health and government contexts
São Paulo
medidas limitantes
used in business and regulatory discussions
Portugal
medidas de limitação
European Portuguese variant, less common than Brazilian usage

Related Words

restrictionconstraintregulationpolicysanctioncontrol

Related Idioms & Phrases

put limiting measures in place
impose limiting measures
enforce limiting measures
lift limiting measures
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