fence in

Verb

broadly idiomatic

To enclose with a fence. / (idiomatic, by extension) To restrict freedom.

Japanese Meaning

囲う、囲い込む / 自由を制限する

We need to fence in the chickens before nightfall.

夜が来る前に鶏をフェンスで囲う必要がある。

Sense（1）

To enclose with a fence.

If we fence in that field, it will be a good pasture for a horse.

Sense（2）

(idiomatic, by extension) To restrict freedom.

Many people feel fenced in by the new rules.

fences in

（ present singular third-person ）

fencing in

（ participle present ）

fenced in

（ participle past ）

fenced in

（ past ）