Pronunciation: /bɑks ɪn/
noun a container typically made of wood or cardboard, used for storing or transporting items
A1 The cat likes to play with a box in the living room.
A2 She found a hidden box in the attic full of old photos.
B1 The delivery man left a large box in front of the door.
B2 The students were told to think outside the box in order to solve the problem.
C1 The artist used a box in his installation piece to represent confinement.
C2 The detective was able to box in the suspect and get a confession.
verb to confine or enclose within a space or boundaries
A1 Please box in the correct answer on your test paper.
A2 I need to box in all the items for shipping.
B1 The construction workers will box in the area for safety reasons.
B2 The police had to box in the suspect to prevent their escape.
C1 The company decided to box in their competitors by offering lower prices.
C2 The government's new policy aims to box in tax evaders and prevent illegal activities.
formal Please make sure to box in the fragile items before shipping them.
informal Hey, can you box in those breakable things before we move?
slang Yo, make sure to box in the delicate stuff before we haul it.
figurative It's important to box in your emotions and not let them control you.
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