circumscribes

[US]/ˈsɜː.kəm.skraɪb/
[UK]/ˈsɜr.kəm.skraɪb/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.draw a line around; define the limits of; restrict; limit

Phrases & Collocations

circumscribes the area

circumscribes the scope

circumscribes the options

circumscribes the limits

circumscribes the influence

circumscribes the definition

circumscribes the project

circumscribes the discussion

circumscribes the field

circumscribes the research

Example Sentences

the law circumscribes the actions of public officials.

her responsibilities circumscribe her ability to take on new projects.

the contract circumscribes the scope of work for the contractor.

his role circumscribes the decisions he can make independently.

the school's policy circumscribes student behavior on campus.

the regulations circumscribe the use of certain chemicals.

her fear of failure circumscribes her willingness to take risks.

the framework circumscribes the development of new technologies.

the guidelines circumscribe the ethical considerations in research.

his strict schedule circumscribes his free time.

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