Cari
to box in
[phrase form: box]
01
terkungkung, dikelilingi
to physically confine or surround a person or thing so closely that they cannot move away or escape
Example
The protesters felt boxed in by the police barriers.
The unexpected move boxed in their strategic planning.
She sensed being boxed in by the crowded room.
02
to limit someone's choices, making it difficult for them to take the actions they intended
Example
The new regulations boxed the company's expansion plans in.
The team felt boxed in by tight project deadlines.
The political leader found himself boxed in by conflicting priorities.
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