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The outside limit of an object, area, or surface
“It is almost always observable at the confines of the valley that the wind blows from the mountains during the evening.”
A given or specified area or region
“At an early hour, the bellman goes round the borough commanding all those who hold land or dwellings within the confines of the town to appear at the Hockney.”
The range or scope of something
“He must work within the confines of his authority and power. In doing this, the leader will be executing his responsibility.”
A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest
Plural for a pen for livestock, especially cattle or horses, on a farm or ranch
To imprison or incarcerate someone
“There is a danger that his enemies will confine him in prison most of his life, and it will cause him to be poor, gloomy and despondent.”
To enclose or hem in (on all sides)
“They were able to forbid processions by employing troops and police to confine the demonstrations within very narrow limits.”
To confine or keep within certain limits or boundaries
“Some of the greatest English sonneteers have felt the laws of the Italian sonnet confine their freedom of thought and expression unduly.”
To shut off or keep apart, as from company, society, etc.
To keep within certain limits
To restrain or immobilize (someone) by tying up or holding their arms or legs
To reduce in size, especially through the application of pressure
To make or become rigidly fixed or immovable
To fill or stuff a space or opening with something in order to block it
To reduce (something) in extent or quantity
To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations
To squeeze or pack tightly into a small or restricted space
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