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to box in
[phrase form: box]
01
intrappolare, circondare
to physically confine or surround a person or thing so closely that they cannot move away or escape
Esempi
The protesters felt boxed in by the police barriers.
I manifestanti si sentivano intrappolati dalle barriere della polizia.
02
rinchiudere, limitare
to limit someone's choices, making it difficult for them to take the actions they intended
Esempi
Despite efforts to innovate, they felt boxed in by industry norms.
Nonostante gli sforzi per innovare, si sentivano limitati dalle norme del settore.
