pen up
The phrase "pen up" is commonly used to describe confinement, either of animals or in a broader sense of restricting movement or freedom.
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Definition
B2Agriculture
(common)To confine animals within an enclosure.
Example
- The farmer decided to pen up the sheep for the night.
B2General
(common)To restrict someone's movement or freedom.
Example
- The rebels were penned up in a small area by the advancing army.
Similar
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