pen in
The phrase "pen in" is commonly used in contexts where confinement or scheduling is involved, both literally and figuratively.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(common)To confine animals within a small enclosure.
Example
- The farmer had to pen in the sheep for the night.
B2General
(figurative)To trap or restrict someone in a situation.
Example
- She felt penned in by the expectations of her job.
B2Scheduling
(informal)To set a date or time for an event.
Example
- Let's pen in the meeting for next Tuesday.
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