Box In (Verb)
Meaning
Enclose or confine as if in a box.
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- The alley was box_in between two large buildings that cast long shadows over it.
- She felt box_in by her colleagues, who wouldn't let her express her opinions during meetings.
- The fog began to box_in the city, making it difficult for people to see more than a few feet in front of them.
- He was afraid that his emotions would box_in him, making it impossible for him to think clearly.
- The tight deadlines and lack of resources seemed to box_in the team's ability to work creatively.