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to hem in
[phrase form: hem]
01
cercar, rodear
to encircle someone or something in a way that restricts their movement or choices
Transitive: to hem in sb/sth
Exemplos
The dense fog hemmed the hikers in, reducing visibility and making it challenging to find the trail.
O nevoeiro denso cercou os caminhantes, reduzindo a visibilidade e tornando difícil encontrar a trilha.
02
encerclar, encurralar
to restrict someone by enclosing them in a way that limits their movement or freedom
Transitive: to hem in sb
Exemplos
The strict rules hemmed her in, limiting her ability to express herself.
As regras rígidas restringiram ela, limitando sua capacidade de se expressar.
