fence somebody/something ↔ in phrasal verb (see also fence)

1. to surround a place with a fence:
The yard was fenced in to keep out wolves.

2. to make someone feel that they cannot leave a place or do what they want:
Young mothers often feel fenced in at home.

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fence in
to restrict someone in some way
I always feel fenced in when I visit my friend on the small island.

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fence in
v. To keep (someone) from doing what he or she would like to do. Usually used in the passive.
Mary felt fenced in because her father would not let her drive a car or have dates with boys.
John didn't like his job because he had to do the same kind of work all the time. He felt that he was hemmed in.

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fence someone in
to restrict someone in some way
I always feel fenced in when I visit my friend on the small island.

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