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  4. 제한을 두다

제한을 두다

jehan-eul duda
to set a limit

회사는 직원들의 근무 시간을 제한을 두었다.

The company set a limit on employees' working hours.


formalinformal

To establish or impose a restriction or boundary on something, often to control or regulate it.

이 게임은 사용자의 연령을 제한을 두었다.

This game sets an age limit for users.

정부는 외국인 투자에 제한을 두었다.

The government imposed restrictions on foreign investment.

This phrase is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to indicate the act of setting boundaries or restrictions.

Collocations

제한을 두다to set a limit제한을 설정하다to set a limit

Synonyms

제한을 설정하다제한을 가하다제한을 부과하다

Antonyms

제한을 없애다제한을 풀다제한을 해제하다

Related Phrases

제한을 풀다phrase
to remove a limit
제한을 설정하다phrase
to set a limit

Pro Tip

Usage in Formal Contexts

In formal contexts, such as legal or business documents, this phrase is often used to indicate official restrictions or regulations.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Ensure that the context clearly indicates what is being limited, as this phrase can apply to various types of restrictions.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb '두다' (to set or place) combined with the noun '제한' (limit or restriction).

Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in various contexts, including legal, business, and everyday situations.

Word Breakdown

제한
limit or restriction
noun
+
두다
to set or place
verb
한영사전
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