Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hem-in
verb
/hɛm ɪn/
Definition
To confine or restrict someone or something within a certain area.
Examples
- The tall buildings hem in the small park, making it feel isolated.
- The soldiers hemmed in the enemy, preventing their escape.
- With deadlines approaching, the workload seemed to hem him in.
Meaning
To hem in is to limit or enclose the movement of a person, animal, or object, often creating a feeling of being trapped or restricted.
Synonyms
- enclose
- restrict
- confine
- trap
- surround
