box in

US /bɑks ɪn/

UK /bɑks ɪn/

1.

to surround something or someone so that they cannot move or escape

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The police managed to box in the suspect's car.

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I was completely boxed in by other cars in the parking lot.

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trap confine hem in surround enclose

2.

to restrict someone's freedom or options

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His strict parents always tried to box him in.

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Don't let fear box you in and prevent you from trying new things.

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restrict constrain limit confine curb

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