restrict entry

[rɪˈstrɪkt ˈɛntri]

verb phrase

restringir a entrada; limitar o acesso

1. to limit or control who or what can enter a place or system

The security guard was instructed to restrict entry to the VIP lounge.

O segurança foi instruído a restringir a entrada no lounge VIP.

2. to prevent or reduce the number of people or things allowed to access a location

New policies will restrict entry to the building after 6 PM.

Novas políticas vão limitar o acesso ao prédio após as 18h.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

restringir a entrada; limitar o acesso

standard usage in Brazil

São Paulo

barrar a entrada; fechar o acesso

common colloquial usage

Rio de Janeiro

vetar a entrada

formal usage

Portugal

restringir o acesso; limitar a entrada

standard European Portuguese usage

restrict entry to members only

restrict entry without authorization

restrict entry by appointment

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