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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 construction site was hemmed in by tall fences for safety.
O canteiro de obras estava cercado por grades altas por segurança.
The rocky terrain hemmed in the explorers, making progress difficult.
O terreno rochoso cercou os exploradores, dificultando o progresso.
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 soldiers hemmed in the enemy, cutting off all possible escape routes.
Os soldados cercaram o inimigo, cortando todas as possíveis rotas de fuga.
The protesters were hemmed in by the police barriers on all sides.
Os manifestantes foram encurralados pelas barreiras policiais de todos os lados.
