CONFINED


Meaning of CONFINED in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kənfaɪnd ]

1.

If something is confined to a particular place, it exists only in that place. If it is confined to a particular group, only members of that group have it.

The problem is not confined to Germany...

These dangers are not confined to smokers.

= restricted

ADJ : v-link ADJ to n

2.

A confined space or area is small and enclosed by walls.

His long legs bent up in the confined space.

ADJ : usu ADJ n

3.

If someone is confined to a wheelchair, bed, or house, they have to stay there, because they are disabled or ill.

He had been confined to a wheelchair since childhood.

ADJ : v-link ADJ to n

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