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Definition box in in British English

box in phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to surround a person or vehicle, so that they cannot move or leave a place

Example

I was boxed in until the other driver came back.

Synonyms and related words
back up belt up be on someone’s tail
2

to limit someone's freedom to choose what to do

Example

If they promise big tax cuts, they could be boxing themselves in.

Synonyms and related words
limit tie down control
Definition box in in British English