restricted account

noun

UK /rɪˈstrɪktɪd əˈkaʊnt/

US /rɪˈstrɪktɪd əˈkaʊnt/

A restricted account is a special account that only lets you do certain things with your money.

My mom set up a restricted account so I can save for college but not spend it all at once.

SYNONYMS

limited account controlled account capped account regulated account

RELATED WORDS

savings account bank account allowance budget deposit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. An online account with limited features or permissions.

The game gave me a restricted account until I verified my age.

3. A financial account with rules on how much can be withdrawn or used.

The trust fund is a restricted account that pays out only when you turn eighteen.

4. An account that has been temporarily blocked or limited by a service.

After too many wrong passwords, my email became a restricted account.