Rail in
verb
To constrain or keep within bounds, usually by using a barrier.
The farmer railed in his animals to keep them safe from predators.
Often appears as...
- rail in animals
- rail in a garden
verb
To vehemently criticize or reprimand.
The manager railed in against the new employees for their lack of professionalism.
Often appears as...
- rail in against something
- rail in about something
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To constrain or keep within bounds, usually by using a barrier.
The farmer railed in his animals to keep them safe from predators.
Often appears as...
- rail in animals
- rail in a garden
verb
To vehemently criticize or reprimand.
The manager railed in against the new employees for their lack of professionalism.
Often appears as...
- rail in against something
- rail in about something
Usage tips
Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barriers
Refers to using actual barriers like fences or walls to contain something.
The new playground was railed in for safety.
Pro Tip 2/3Property Lines
Used to demarcate the borders of personal property or areas.
They railed in their yard to mark its limits.
Pro Tip 3/3Control Purpose
Implies the intent to control or restrict movement for protection or organization.
The museum railed in the exhibits to direct visitor flow.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barriers
Refers to using actual barriers like fences or walls to contain something.
The new playground was railed in for safety.
Pro Tip 2/3Property Lines
Used to demarcate the borders of personal property or areas.
They railed in their yard to mark its limits.
Pro Tip 3/3Control Purpose
Implies the intent to control or restrict movement for protection or organization.
The museum railed in the exhibits to direct visitor flow.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Barriers
Refers to using actual barriers like fences or walls to contain something.
The new playground was railed in for safety.
Pro Tip 2/3Property Lines
Used to demarcate the borders of personal property or areas.
They railed in their yard to mark its limits.
Pro Tip 3/3Control Purpose
Implies the intent to control or restrict movement for protection or organization.
The museum railed in the exhibits to direct visitor flow.
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