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Temporary restriction

A temporary restriction is a status in which a social media account is prevented from doing certain activities for a limited period as an enforcement measure.

In plain English

It means the account is under a time-limited block on some actions. It is an enforcement status, so the limits apply for a set period rather than indefinitely.

In context

In this use, it labels that the account is currently under an enforcement restriction that blocks certain activities until the limited period ends.

Situation
Reporting content, appealing decisions, reading restrictions, and using safety controls
What it communicates
status label for a restriction with an end period.

Meaning limits

The term by itself does not say which activities are blocked or how long the period lasts.

Examples

“After repeated spam reports, the account was placed under a temporary restriction for two days and could not post or send messages.”

Core meaning

“The account is under a temporary restriction, so it cannot follow new users until the period ends.”

In context