Pronunciation: /kənˈfaɪn/
noun a limitation or restriction
A1 The dog's confine is a small crate in the living room.
A2 The confine of the garden is marked by a tall fence.
B1 The confine of the prison cell made him feel trapped and isolated.
B2 The confine of her duties as a CEO extended beyond just managing the company.
C1 The confine of the law did not prevent him from seeking justice.
C2 The confine of her knowledge on the subject was vast and impressive.
verb to keep or restrict within certain limits or boundaries
A1 The cat was confined to the house while we were on vacation.
A2 The patient was confined to bed rest after the surgery.
B1 The workers were confined to a small area of the construction site.
B2 The author's creativity cannot be confined by traditional writing styles.
C1 The government's decision to confine the protesters to a designated area sparked controversy.
C2 The artist refused to confine herself to one medium, constantly exploring new forms of expression.
formal It is important to confine the experiment to a controlled environment.
informal We should confine the party to just a few close friends.
slang Let's confine our conversation to just us, okay?
figurative Don't confine yourself to what others expect of you; spread your wings and fly.
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