Caută
to hem in
01
a îngrădi, a înconjura
to restrict someone by enclosing them in a way that limits their movement or freedom
Transitive: to hem in sb
Example
The soldiers hemmed in the enemy, cutting off all possible escape routes.
The protesters were hemmed in by the police barriers on all sides.
02
a înconjura, a împrejmui
to encircle someone or something in a way that restricts their movement or choices
Transitive: to hem in sb/sth
Example
The construction site was hemmed in by tall fences for safety.
The rocky terrain hemmed in the explorers, making progress difficult.
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