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

Definizione e significato di "hem in"in inglese

to hem in
[phrase form: hem]
01

circondare, accerchiare

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
Esempi
The construction site was hemmed in by tall fences for safety.
Il cantiere edile era circondato da alte recinzioni per sicurezza.
The rocky terrain hemmed in the explorers, making progress difficult.
Il terreno roccioso circondava gli esploratori, rendendo difficile il progresso.
02

accerchiare, intrappolare

to restrict someone by enclosing them in a way that limits their movement or freedom
Transitive: to hem in sb
example
Esempi
The soldiers hemmed in the enemy, cutting off all possible escape routes.
I soldati accerchiarono il nemico, tagliando tutte le possibili vie di fuga.
The protesters were hemmed in by the police barriers on all sides.
I manifestanti erano circondati dalle barriere della polizia da ogni lato.
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