Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
confine
verb
/kənˈfaɪn/
Definition
To restrict or limit someone or something within a certain area.
Examples
- The doctor decided to confine the patient to the hospital for observation.
- We need to confine our discussion to the main issues at hand.
- They confined the animals in a secure area to ensure their safety.
Meaning
Confine means to keep someone or something in a boundary or limit its movement.
Synonyms
- Restrict
- Limit
- Enclose
- Imprison
- Constrain
