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boxed in
Thesaurus| Adj. | 1.boxed in - enclosed in or as if in a box; "boxed cigars"; "a confining boxed-in space"; "felt boxed in by the traffic"boxed-in, boxedenclosed - closed in or surrounded or included within; "an enclosed porch"; "an enclosed yard"; "the enclosed check is to cover shipping and handling" |
boxed in
box in1. To physically block and thus prevent someone or something from moving from a certain spot. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." Well, I guess I'm not leaving yet because that van is boxing in my car.2. To limit one's options or cause one to feel restricted or stuck. A noun or pronoun can be used between "box" and "in." I'm a very versatile performer—don't just box me in as a comedic actress.See also: boxboxed in1. Unable to physically move from a certain spot due to being blocking by something. Well, I guess I'm not leaving yet because my car is boxed in.2. Restricted or feeling stuck due to one's limited options. I'm a very versatile performer, but I've been boxed in as a comedic actress by the studio.See also: boxboxed inFig. in a bind; having few alternatives. I really feel boxed in around here. I got him boxed in. He'll have to do it our way.See also: boxboxed in mod. in a bind; having few alternatives. I got him boxed in. He’ll have to do it our way. See also: boxboxed in
Synonyms for boxed inadj enclosed in or as if in a boxSynonymsRelated Words |