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Confine Definition & Meaning

1. To restrict or limit someone or something within a particular space or area.

Example: The prisoners were confined to their cells for 23 hours a day.

2. To keep someone or something within certain limits or boundaries.

Example: The doctor advised me to confine my physical activity while my injury heals.

3. To restrain or hold back someone or something.

Example: The police were able to confine the suspect before he could escape.

4. To keep something from spreading or expanding beyond a certain point.

Example: The firefighters worked hard to confine the fire to just one building.

5. To focus or concentrate on a particular subject or topic.

Example: The essay should confine itself to the assigned topic and avoid going off on tangents.

Examples of the word confine used in sentences.

  • The cat was confined to the living room while we cleaned the bedroom.
  • The doctor said I need to confine myself to bed until my fever goes down.
  • It's important to confine your personal opinions when writing a formal essay.
  • The prisoner was confined to a small cell for 23 hours a day.
  • Due to the pandemic, many countries have had to confine their citizens to their homes.
  • During the lockdown, we were confined to our homes for weeks.
  • The park has a fence that confines the dogs to a specific area.
  • The prisoner was confined to his cell for 24 hours as punishment for misbehavior.
  • The doctor advised me to confine my sugar intake to prevent diabetes.
  • The cat was confined to a small room while we painted the house.
  • Due to the recent outbreak, the health authorities had to confine the infected patients to a designated hospital ward.
  • As a writer, I often confine myself to a quiet room to focus and avoid distractions.
  • The local government decided to confine construction work to specific hours to minimize disturbance to the residents.
  • The limited space in the prison cell can greatly confine an inmate and affect their mental health.
  • During the winter season, many animals confine themselves to their burrows to stay warm and conserve energy.
  • The hotel guest was upset when they discovered the pool was closed and they were confined to their room for entertainment.
  • The author's creativity knew no bounds, but unfortunately, their publisher was trying to confine them to a specific genre.
  • Due to the pandemic, people are currently being forced to confine themselves to their homes for extended periods of time.
  • The city zoo had to confine the tiger to a smaller enclosure while they performed maintenance on his habitat.
  • The police were able to confine the criminal to a specific area of the city, making it easier to track and apprehend them.
  • Although she felt trapped and confine in her small apartment, the woman found solace in her books and music.
  • The government's decision to confine certain species of animals to protected areas has helped preserve their populations.
  • The company's policies confine creativity and discourage innovative thinking among employees.
  • The pandemic has forced many countries to confine their citizens to their homes in order to curb the spread of the disease.
  • The artist's work is not confine to one medium, as she is equally skilled at painting, sculpture, and photography.
  • The government's decision to confine the protest to a designated area angered many demonstrators who felt their voices were being silenced.
  • The pandemic has forced many people to confine themselves to their homes, leading to feelings of isolation and frustration.
  • The writer found the limitations of the short story form to be liberating rather than confining, as it forced her to be creative within a tight structure.
  • The company's strict dress code and rigid work schedule were confining to many employees, leading to high turnover rates.
  • The artist refused to confine herself to a single medium and instead explored a wide range of materials in her work.
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