Also means
restrict
Usage Note
Limitare means to limit or restrict. The reflexive limitarsi a means 'to confine oneself to (doing something)': mi limito a guardare ('I'm just looking'). It pairs naturally with the noun il limite ('the limit').
Examples
"Dobbiamo limitare le spese."
Natural Translation
We must limit our spending.
Literal Translation
We-must limit the expenses.

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