Entrap

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtræp/

Entrap (verb)

  1. To catch someone or something using a trap or a planned situation.
  2. To trick someone into a harmful or difficult situation where they cannot easily escape.
  3. To cause a person or group to become stuck in a process, rule, or condition.

Examples

  • The hunter set bait to entrap the rabbit.
  • A sticky trap can entrap insects without harming them.