Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wall-in
verb
/wɔːl ɪn/
Definition
To enclose an area with a wall, thereby restricting access or visibility.
Examples
- They decided to wall-in the garden to keep the animals out.
- The old ruins were walled-in to preserve them for future generations.
Meaning
The act of constructing walls around a space to create a barrier or isolate it from the outside.
Synonyms
- enclose
- encircle
- surround
- confine
