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to confine
01
to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.
02
to keep someone or something in a specific space, preventing them from leaving or being taken away
03
to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
04
deprive of freedom; take into confinement
05
close in
Example
The zookeepers must confine the lions in secure enclosures for safety.
The prisoner was confined to a small cell for the duration of their sentence.
Due to the contagious illness, the patient was confined to a separate hospital room.
During the quarantine, individuals were confined to their homes to prevent the spread of the virus.
During the experiment, scientists carefully confined the mice to controlled environments.
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