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[rə'strikt]1) (to keep within certain limits: I try to restrict myself / my smoking to five cigarettes a day; Use of the car-park is restricted to senior staff.) περιορίζω2) (to make less than usual, desirable etc: He feels this new law will restrict his freedom.) περιορίζω•- restriction
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