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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 doctor advised him to confine his activities to avoid aggravating his injury.
O médico aconselhou-o a restringir as suas atividades para evitar agravar a lesão.
The terms of the agreement confine the company's use of the data to specific purposes.
Os termos do acordo confinam o uso dos dados pela empresa a fins específicos.
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
The zookeepers must confine the lions in secure enclosures for safety.
Os tratadores do zoológico devem confinar os leões em recintos seguros por segurança.
During the quarantine, individuals were confined to their homes to prevent the spread of the virus.
Durante a quarentena, os indivíduos foram confinados em suas casas para evitar a propagação do vírus.
03
confinar, aprisionar
to keep something or someone within a specific area or space by limiting their movement
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
Exemplos
The storm confined them indoors for the entire day.
A tempestade os confinou dentro de casa o dia todo.
The small boat was confined to the harbor due to rough waters.
O pequeno barco estava confinado ao porto devido às águas agitadas.
04
confinar, cercar
to surround or close in on something or someone
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
Exemplos
The walls of the room confined him, making him feel trapped.
As paredes do quarto o confinaram, fazendo-o sentir preso.
The storm clouds began to confine the area, blocking the view of the sky.
As nuvens de tempestade começaram a confinar a área, bloqueando a visão do céu.
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