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limit2 S3 W2
1 [transitive] to stop an amount or number from increasing beyond a particular point : 
a decision to limit imports of foreign cars
a decision to limit imports of foreign cars2 [transitive] to stop someone from doing what they want or from developing and improving beyond a particular point : A lack of formal education will limit your job opportunities.
A lack of formal education will limit your job opportunities.3 to exist or happen only in a particular place, group, or area of activity : The damage was limited to the roof.
be limited to something
The damage was limited to the roof.
