hedge in
The phrase "hedge in" can describe both a physical enclosure and a metaphorical limitation.
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Definition
B2General
(common)To surround or enclose something, often restricting movement.
Example
- The garden was hedged in by a row of tall trees.
C1Metaphorical
(figurative)To limit or restrict someone's actions or options.
Example
- The new regulations will hedge in the company's ability to expand.
Similar
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