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pigeonhole

/ˈpɪdʒənhəʊl/

/ˈpɪdʒənhoʊl/

Translations

pigeonholenoun

pigeonholes

/ˈpɪdʒənhəʊl/

/ˈpɪdʒənhoʊl/

ящик для писем

She placed the letter in his pigeonhole at the office.

Она положила письмо в его ящик для писем в офисе.

He didn't want to be put into a pigeonhole as just a comedy actor.

Он не хотел быть помещенным в категорию только комедийного актера.

Additional translations

Synonyms

pigeonholenoun

A small compartment or recess, often part of a desk or wall unit, used for storing papers or small items.

She placed the letters in the pigeonhole marked 'outgoing mail'.

A category or classification, especially one that is overly simplistic or restrictive.

He felt frustrated by being put into a pigeonhole as just a 'tech guy'.

One of the recesses in a dovecote where pigeons nest.

Several pigeons occupied each pigeonhole in the old stone dovecote.

pigeonholeverb

To assign to a particular category or class, especially in a manner that is too rigid or simplistic.

She didn't want to be pigeonholed as just a pop singer.

To put aside or ignore, especially with the intention of dealing with it later.

The committee decided to pigeonhole the proposal until next year.

pigeonholeadjective

Having or characterized by small open compartments similar to those of a pigeonhole; compartmentalized.

The carpenter built a pigeonhole cabinet for sorting craft supplies.