Box in

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phrasal verb

To block or prevent someone or something from moving or leaving a particular place.

The driver was boxed in and had to wait for the other cars to move.
Visual representation of "box in" - To block or prevent someone or something from moving or leaving a particular place

Often appears as...

  • boxed in by traffic
  • box in a car
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Physical Obstruction

Used when someone or something is physically trapped by obstacles or other objects.

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The crowd was so thick, I was boxed in near the stage.
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Impeding Movement

Highlights a situation where movement is hindered, often causing frustration in places like parking lots.

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I can't leave until someone moves — I'm completely boxed in.
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Not Just Cars

Can also describe being confined in a small space, not just in traffic situations.

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At the concert, I felt boxed in with nowhere to go.
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