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to hem in
[phrase form: hem]
01
encercler, entourer
to encircle someone or something in a way that restricts their movement or choices
Transitive: to hem in sb/sth
Exemples
The rocky terrain hemmed in the explorers, making progress difficult.
Le terrain rocheux encerclait les explorateurs, rendant la progression difficile.
02
encercler, coincer
to restrict someone by enclosing them in a way that limits their movement or freedom
Transitive: to hem in sb
Exemples
The protesters were hemmed in by the police barriers on all sides.
Les manifestants étaient encerclés par les barrières de police de tous les côtés.
