English Dictionary

fence in

動詞

広義 慣用表現

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

日本語の意味

囲う、囲い込む / 自由を制限する

They decided to fence in their backyard for added privacy.

意味（1）

To enclose with a fence.

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

意味（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 ）