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to box in
[phrase form: box]
01
encurralar, cercar
to physically confine or surround a person or thing so closely that they cannot move away or escape
Exemplos
She sensed being boxed in by the crowded room.
Ela sentiu que estava encurralada pela sala lotada.
02
encurralar, limitar
to limit someone's choices, making it difficult for them to take the actions they intended
Exemplos
Despite efforts to innovate, they felt boxed in by industry norms.
Apesar dos esforços para inovar, eles se sentiam limitados pelas normas da indústria.
