fenced in
The phrase "fenced in" can refer to both physical and metaphorical confinement, highlighting a sense of restriction or limitation.
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Definition
B1General
(common)Enclosed or surrounded by a barrier to restrict movement or access.
Example
- The playground was fenced in to ensure the children's safety.
- The garden was fenced in to keep the deer out.
B2Metaphor
(figurative)Confined or limited within certain boundaries or constraints.
Example
- She felt fenced in by her strict parents' rules.
- He wanted to explore new opportunities but felt fenced in by his current job.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "fenced in":
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