1. To limit or control the growth, expansion, or construction of buildings, infrastructure, or economic activities in a particular area
The government decided to restrict development in the protected coastal areas.
O governo decidiu restringir o desenvolvimento nas áreas costeiras protegidas.
2. To impose regulations or constraints that prevent or slow down urban expansion or industrial growth
New zoning laws were implemented to restrict development near residential neighborhoods.
Novas leis de zoneamento foram implementadas para restringir o desenvolvimento perto de bairros residenciais.