limit limit /ˈlɪmət/

noun

1. () The greatest possible degree of something  ( bound , boundary , limit )
   the greatest possible degree of something
    What he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior
   what he did was beyond the bounds of acceptable behavior
    To the limit of his ability
   to the limit of his ability
   
2. () Final or latest limiting point  ( terminal point , terminus ad quem , limit )
   final or latest limiting point
     We need to set a limit on how much we can spend on this project.
   We need to set a limit on how much we can spend on this project.
   
3. () The boundary of a specific area  ( demarcation line , limit , demarcation )
   the boundary of a specific area
   
4. () As far as something can go  ( limit )
   as far as something can go
   
5. The greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed  ( limit , limitation )
   the greatest amount of something that is possible or allowed
    There are limits on the amount you can bet
   there are limits on the amount you can bet
    It is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
   it is growing rapidly with no limitation in sight
   
6. The mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity  ( limit , limit point , point of accumulation )
   the mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity
   

verb

1. () Place limits on (extent, amount or access)  ( trammel , bound , throttle , confine , limit , restrict )
   place limits on (extent, amount or access)
    Restrict the use of this parking lot
   restrict the use of this parking lot
    Limit the time you can spend with your friends
   limit the time you can spend with your friends
   
2. () Restrict or confine within limits  ( confine to , circumscribe , limit )
   restrict or confine within limits
    I limit you to two visits to the pub a day
   I limit you to two visits to the pub a day
    Please confine your questions to the topic
   please confine your questions to the topic
    Our actions are circumscribed by our biology, personality, and by the social and cultural context into which we are born
   our actions are circumscribed by our biology, personality, and by the social and cultural context into which we are born
   
3. Decide upon or fix definitely  ( define , limit , specify , determine , fix , set )
   decide upon or fix definitely
    Fix the variables
   fix the variables
    Specify the parameters
   specify the parameters