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limit someone to something

1. to restrict someone to a certain amount or number of something. I will have to limit you to two helpings of mashed potatoes. I limit myself to cola drinks only.

2. to restrict someone to a certain area. Please try to limit your children to your own yard. They limited themselves to the north side of town.

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