Dictionary Check: confine

"confine" is a valid word!

Scrabble 12 points
Words with Friends 15 points

Definition

verb

place limits on (extent or amount or access)

Example: "restrict the use of this parking lot"
verb

prevent from leaving or from being removed

verb

close in

Example: "darkness enclosed him"
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verb

deprive of freedom; take into confinement

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verb

to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

Example: "This holds the local until the express passengers change trains"
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