box in
US /bɑks ɪn/
UK /bɑks ɪn/
1.
mengepung, memerangkap
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.
Polis berjaya mengepung kereta suspek.
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I was completely boxed in by other cars in the parking lot.
Saya benar-benar terperangkap oleh kereta lain di tempat letak kereta.
2.
mengehadkan, membataskan
to restrict someone's freedom or options
:
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His strict parents always tried to box him in.
Ibu bapanya yang tegas sentiasa cuba mengehadkan dia.
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Don't let fear box you in and prevent you from trying new things.
Jangan biarkan ketakutan mengehadkan anda dan menghalang anda daripada mencuba perkara baru.