to confine
01
begränsa, inskränka
to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.
Transitive: to confine scope or extent of something
grammatisk information
morfologisk sammansättning
enkelt
handlingsverb
regelbundet
presens
confine
3:e person singular
confines
presens particip
confining
enkelt preteritum
confined
perfekt particip
confined
Exempel
The doctor advised him to confine his activities to avoid aggravating his injury.
Läkaren rådde honom att begränsa sina aktiviteter för att undvika att förvärra sin skada.
02
begränsa, inspärra
to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place
Transitive: to confine a person or animal
Exempel
The zookeepers must confine the lions in secure enclosures for safety.
Djurparksvakterna måste begränsa lejonen i säkra inhägnader för säkerhetens skull.
03
begränsa, inspärra
to keep something or someone within a specific area or space by limiting their movement
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
Exempel
The storm confined them indoors for the entire day.
Stormen begränsade dem inomhus hela dagen.
04
begränsa, omringa
to surround or close in on something or someone
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
Exempel
The walls of the room confined him, making him feel trapped.
Rummets väggar begränsade honom, vilket fick honom att känna sig fångad.
Lexikalt Träd
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