to hem in
[phrase form: hem]
01
inringa, omge
to encircle someone or something in a way that restricts their movement or choices
Transitive: to hem in sb/sth
Exempel
The construction site was hemmed in by tall fences for safety.
Byggarbetsplatsen var inringad av höga staket för säkerhetens skull.
The rocky terrain hemmed in the explorers, making progress difficult.
Den klippiga terrängen omringade upptäcktsresande, vilket gjorde framstegen svåra.
02
inringa, omringa
to restrict someone by enclosing them in a way that limits their movement or freedom
Transitive: to hem in sb
Exempel
The soldiers hemmed in the enemy, cutting off all possible escape routes.
Soldaterna omringade fienden och avskar alla möjliga flyktvägar.
The protesters were hemmed in by the police barriers on all sides.
Demonstranterna var inringade av polisens barriärer från alla håll.
