box in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɑks ɪn/
1.
mengepung, menjebak
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.
Polisi berhasil mengepung mobil tersangka.
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I was completely boxed in by other cars in the parking lot.
Saya benar-benar terjebak oleh mobil lain di tempat parkir.
2.
membatasi, mengekang
to restrict someone's freedom or options
:
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His strict parents always tried to box him in.
Orang tuanya yang ketat selalu mencoba membatasi dia.
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Don't let fear box you in and prevent you from trying new things.
Jangan biarkan rasa takut membatasi Anda dan mencegah Anda mencoba hal-hal baru.