Confine

Pronunciation: /kənˈfaɪn/

Confine (verb)

  1. To keep someone or something in a small area.
  2. To limit someone's activities or choices.
  3. To restrict something to a certain area or group.

Examples

  • The dog was confined to the backyard.
  • Patients are confined to their rooms during treatment.

Common collocations: confine to a space, confine indoors, confine to desk work, confine to certain activities, confine comments

Synonyms of Confine

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Confine

  • — When discussing removing restrictions.
  • — When discussing letting go or setting free.