confine
verb (used with object)
to enclose within bounds; limit or restrict.
has confined
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present perfectof confine (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Not much is known of the younger Mr. Khamenei, as he has confined himself to the backrooms of the Islamic Republic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 9, 2026
Newcastle's patchy form - particularly away from home - has confined Eddie Howe's side to the bottom half of the table.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2025
Authorities have eased some controls but have showed no sign of backing off their larger strategy that has confined millions of people to their homes for months at a time.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 29, 2022
But it has confined millions of people to their homes for up to four months, and some have complained about a lack of reliable food and medical supplies.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 28, 2022
Consequently, use has confined one-act plays to subjects that may be treated in fifteen minutes to an hour, with an average length of from twenty to forty-five minutes.
From Dramatic Technique by George Pierce Baker
