pigeonhole
US /ˈpɪdʒ.ən.hoʊl/
UK /ˈpɪdʒ.ən.hoʊl/
1.
a small open compartment in a desk, cabinet, or wall, used for filing or sorting letters or papers
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He sorted the mail into the correct pigeonholes.
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Each student has their own pigeonhole for messages.
1.
assign to a restricted category or to a particular place or role, especially in a way that is too rigid or narrow
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It's unfair to pigeonhole him as just a comedian; he's a talented actor too.
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The new policy aims to avoid pigeonholing employees into narrow roles.