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to box in
[phrase form: box]
01
to physically confine or surround a person or thing so closely that they cannot move away or escape
Examples
The protesters felt boxed in by the police barriers.
The unexpected move boxed in their strategic planning.
02
to limit someone's choices, making it difficult for them to take the actions they intended
Examples
The new regulations boxed the company's expansion plans in.
The team felt boxed in by tight project deadlines.
