confine (someone or something) within (something)

confine (someone or something) within (something)

To restrict a person or animal to a particular place or area. Don't worry, I confined the baby within her playpen. Maddy is scared of dogs, so we need to confine Fido within the back yard. I don't want the cat to follow me down the basement, so please confine her within the living room for now.

See also: confine, within

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confine (someone or an animal) within something

to contain someone or an animal within something. We were unable to confine the dog within the yard. Could you confine all your car-repair mess within the garage?

See also: confine, within

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