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to hem in
[phrase form: hem]
01
to encircle someone or something in a way that restricts their movement or choices
Transitive: to hem in sb/sth
Examples
The construction site was hemmed in by tall fences for safety.
02
to restrict someone by enclosing them in a way that limits their movement or freedom
Transitive: to hem in sb
Grammatical Information
action verb
regular
present tense
hem in
3rd person singular
hems in
past simple
hemmed in
past participle
hemmed in
Examples
The soldiers hemmed in the enemy, cutting off all possible escape routes.
