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to confine
01
confinar, limitar
to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.
Transitive: to confine scope or extent of something
Exemplos
The new regulations confine the use of drones to designated areas.
As novas regulamentações restringem o uso de drones a áreas designadas.
02
confinar, aprisionar
to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place
Transitive: to confine a person or animal
Exemplos
During the experiment, scientists carefully confined the mice to controlled environments.
Durante o experimento, os cientistas cuidadosamente confinaram os ratos em ambientes controlados.
03
confinar, aprisionar
to keep something or someone within a specific area or space by limiting their movement
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
Exemplos
His work schedule confined him to the office all week.
Seu horário de trabalho o confinou ao escritório a semana toda.
04
confinar, cercar
to surround or close in on something or someone
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
Exemplos
The thick forest confined their path, making it difficult to move forward.
A floresta densa confinava seu caminho, tornando difícil avançar.
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