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confine

confine /kənˈfaɪn/ verb
confines; confined; confining
confine
/kənˈfaɪn/
verb
confines; confined; confining
Britannica Dictionary definition of CONFINE
[+ object]
: to keep (someone or something) within limits : to prevent (someone or something) from going beyond a particular limit, area, etc. usually + to
: to keep (a person or animal) in a place (such as a prison) usually used as (be) confined
often + to or in
: to force or cause (someone) to stay in something (such as a bed or wheelchair) usually used as (be) confined
often + to