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restricted

Restricted is an account status in which the account can be accessed or used only in limited ways.

In plain English

This status means the account is not fully open for normal use. It may still be entered or used, but only within set limits.

In context

Here, "restricted" communicates that the account or role has limited participation or actions because access or use is limited.

Situation
SaaS sign-in, invitations, roles, permissions, and account status
What it communicates
marks an account or role as having limited participation or actions.

Meaning limits

By itself, the term does not say which limits apply or how much access or use remains.

Examples

“Her account was restricted, so she could still sign in and view her information, but she could not make most changes.”

Core meaning

“With a restricted account, Leo could comment on the draft but not edit it.”

In context

  • limited Near Synonym

    Both indicate that access or use is allowed only to some extent.

  • unrestricted Opposite

    This indicates that the limits do not apply.