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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.”
The official power to make legal decisions and judgements
A particular branch of study or sphere of activity or interest
Plural for the action of fixing the boundary or limits of something
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 keep within certain limits
To shut off or keep apart, as from company, society, etc.
To limit, restrict, or inhibit
To crush by being too tight, such as a foot by a shoe
To become or make less wide
To make or become rigidly fixed or immovable
Make legally null and void
To reduce (something) in extent or quantity
To cover an opening
To commit, confide to another's care, confidence or acceptance, with favoring representations
Be very economical or mean about spending or providing something
To squeeze or pack tightly into a small or restricted space
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