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to confine
01
to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.
Transitive: to confine scope or extent of something
Examples
The doctor advised him to confine his activities to avoid aggravating his injury.
The terms of the agreement confine the company's use of the data to specific purposes.
02
to prevent someone or something from leaving or being taken away from a place
Transitive: to confine a person or animal
Examples
The zookeepers must confine the lions in secure enclosures for safety.
During the quarantine, individuals were confined to their homes to prevent the spread of the virus.
03
to keep something or someone within a specific area or space by limiting their movement
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
Examples
The storm confined them indoors for the entire day.
The small boat was confined to the harbor due to rough waters.
04
to surround or close in on something or someone
Transitive: to confine sb/sth
Examples
The walls of the room confined him, making him feel trapped.
The storm clouds began to confine the area, blocking the view of the sky.
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