English · Phrasal verb Attested

box in

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To enclose by drawing a box around.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đóng khung bằng cách vẽ một hộp xung quanh

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Where it’s used: Used American English

For running along the public roads the wheels and motion are completely boxed in; [...].

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To trap or immobilize something, usually a vehicle, by placing obstacles, usually other vehicles, around it to obstruct its free movement.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bẫy hoặc làm tê liệt một thứ gì đó bằng cách đặt chướng ngại vật xung quanh

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To limit someone's freedom of thought, movement, expression, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Giới hạn tự do suy nghĩ, di chuyển, thể hiện của ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

What does “box in” mean?

To enclose by drawing a box around.

Is “box in” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.