To limit
Example: He limits his spending to stay within budget
Definition
"To limit" means to set a boundary or restriction on the amount, extent, or range of something. For example, when someone limits their spending, they control or reduce the money they use to stay within a certain budget.
Etymology
The word "to limit" comes from the Latin word 'līmitāre,' which means 'to enclose within bounds.' It entered English in the late Middle Ages and has since been used to describe setting boundaries or restrictions. Did you know? The root 'līmen' in Latin means 'threshold,' highlighting the idea of marking a boundary or edge.
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"To limit" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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