Confine

/kənfˈaɪn/

/kənˈfaɪn/

to confine

to keep someone or something within limits of different types, such as subject, activity, area, etc.

to keep someone or something in a specific space, preventing them from leaving or being taken away

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

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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