box in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɑks ɪn/
1.
acorralar, encerrar
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.
La policía logró acorralar el coche del sospechoso.
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I was completely boxed in by other cars in the parking lot.
Estaba completamente acorralado por otros coches en el estacionamiento.
2.
limitar, restringir
to restrict someone's freedom or options
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His strict parents always tried to box him in.
Sus padres estrictos siempre intentaron encerrarlo.
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Don't let fear box you in and prevent you from trying new things.
No dejes que el miedo te encierre y te impida probar cosas nuevas.