restrict capabilities
[rɪˈstrɪkt kəˈpæbɪlɪtiz]
verb phrase
restringir capacidades
1. to limit or reduce the functions, features, or abilities available to a user, system, or application
The administrator decided to restrict capabilities for junior employees to prevent unauthorized access.
O administrador decidiu restringir as capacidades dos funcionários júnior para evitar acesso não autorizado.
2. to impose constraints on what a software, device, or person is allowed to do
The parental controls restrict capabilities on the device to ensure child safety.
Os controles parentais restringem as capacidades do dispositivo para garantir a segurança da criança.
3. to limit operational scope or access rights in a computing or organizational context
New security policies restrict capabilities across all user accounts.
As novas políticas de segurança restringem as capacidades em todas as contas de usuário.
This term is predominantly used in technical and corporate environments in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it's commonly heard in IT departments and among tech professionals. The phrase reflects modern concerns about cybersecurity and user management in digital contexts.
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