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confine

UK
/kənˈfaɪn/
US
/kənˈfaɪn/

Translations

confineverb
confined
Past Simple
confined
Past Participle
confining
Gerund
UK
/kənˈfaɪn/
US
/kənˈfaɪn/
They had to confine the animals in a secure area.
Им пришлось удерживать животных в безопасной зоне.
The king decided to confine the prisoner in the tower.
Король решил заточить пленника в башне.
The doctor had to confine the patient to bed rest.
Врач был вынужден ограничивать пациента постельным режимом.
Additional translations
в рамках
затереть
Synonyms
contain
detain
trap
curtail
inhibit
bound
limit
restrict
Antonyms
liberate
release
free
confinenoun
confines
pl
UK
/kənˈfaɪn/
US
/kənˈfaɪn/
The river forms the confine between the two countries.
Река образует границу между двумя странами.
Additional translations
предел
ограничение

Definitions

confineverb
To keep or restrict someone or something within certain limits of space, scope, quantity, or time.
The patient was confined to his room for the duration of his illness.
To imprison or detain someone in a place, especially as a punishment.
The authorities decided to confine the suspect in a high-security facility.
To restrict or limit oneself to a particular activity or subject.
She decided to confine her research to the effects of climate change on agriculture.
To go through childbirth; be in confinement (said of a woman, chiefly archaic).
In the 19th century it was common for expectant mothers to be confined for several weeks before the birth.
confinenoun
The borders or boundaries of a place, especially with regard to their restricting freedom of movement.
The prisoners were kept within the confines of the high-security facility.
A limitation or restriction on someone's freedom or activities.
The confines of the contract prevented her from working with other companies.
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