Id | ESLPod_0513_WE_0701 |
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Episode Id | ESLPod 513 |
Episode Title | Snooping and Eavesdropping |
Phrase | confined |
Text | In this podcast, the word "confined" means without very much room, or without allowing someone to move or stretch: "It must be difficult for astronauts to get used to living in such a confined space." Or, "Junior feels too confined whenever he drives a small car." The phrase "to be confined to (someone or something)" means to affect only a certain person, thing, or group: "These restrictions are confined to all new members, but not current members." Or, "So far, the disease is confined to one state." As a verb, "to confine" means to limit: "Their research is confined to information that was published in the past seven years." Finally, the phrase "to be confined to (something)" means to be forced to stay in a particular place: "The patient was confined to his hospital bed for weeks." |
Topics | Relationships + Family |
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