to hem in
Pronunciation
/hˈɛm ˈɪn/
British pronunciation
/hˈɛm ˈɪn/

Définition et signification de « hem in » en anglais

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
to hem in definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The construction site was hemmed in by tall fences for safety.
Le chantier de construction était encerclé par de hautes clôtures pour des raisons de sécurité.
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
example
Exemples
The soldiers hemmed in the enemy, cutting off all possible escape routes.
Les soldats ont encerclé l'ennemi, coupant toutes les voies d'évasion possibles.
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.
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