Trap in Meaning in English
expression
ˈtɹæp/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
TRAP-in
tɹˈæp/ /ˈɪn
trap-IN
Definition
To cause someone or something to be unable to leave a place or escape from a situation.
Usage & Nuances
'Trap in' is usually used in passive forms ('be trapped in'). It's often about being stuck physically (like a room) or figuratively (like a bad job). Common collocations: 'trapped in a car', 'trapped in a situation'. Don't confuse with 'trap' alone, which means to catch.
Spanish: atrapar dentro - encerrarPortuguese (BR): prender dentro - encurralarPortuguese (PT): prender dentro - encurralarChinese (Simplified): 困在里面 - 困住Chinese (Traditional): 困在裡面 - 困住Hindi: अंदर फँसानाArabic: يحبس داخل - يحاصرBengali: ফাঁদে পড়া - আটকা পড়াRussian: в ловушке - заперт (внутри)Japanese: 閉じ込められるVietnamese: bị mắc kẹtKorean: 갇히다 - 갇혀 있다Turkish: kapana kısılmak - mahsur kalmakUrdu: پھنس جانا - قید ہوناIndonesian: terperangkap - terjebak
Example Sentences
She was trapped in the elevator for an hour.
basic
The puppy got trapped in the small box.
basic
He felt trapped in his new school.
basic
We got trapped in traffic on the way to the airport.
natural
He felt like he was trapped in a never-ending cycle of work.
natural
We were trapped in the storm with no way to get home.
natural