Dictionary Entry
box in
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Meaning
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To surround or confine someone or something, restricting their movement or options.
Example Sentence
The construction crew had to box in the old building with scaffolding to begin repairs.
Usage Note
Used to describe situations where someone or something is physically confined, or metaphorically restricted in their choices or actions, often by external forces or circumstances.