Fence in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To surround an area or person with a fence, wall, or barrier. It can also mean to restrict or limit someone’s movement or freedom.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal or neutral. Often used literally about physical fences, but also figuratively to mean controlling or restricting people or actions. Common collocations: 'fence in the yard', 'feeling fenced in'. Not the same as 'fence off' (to separate part of an area).
Example Sentences
They fenced in the garden to keep the dogs inside.
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My parents fenced in our yard last year.
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The farm is fenced in to protect the crops.
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Living in the city sometimes makes me feel fenced in.
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She doesn’t want to be fenced in by too many rules.
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After they built the road, the community felt fenced in by traffic.
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