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confine [kənˈfaɪn] VB trans

1. confine (limit):

to confine sth to sth

restringir a. c. a a. c.

to be confined to doing sth

restringir-se a fazer a. c.

2. confine (imprison):

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Such a theory confines the chemistry and diffusive transport processes to an infinitely thin zone. en.wikipedia.org

Performance remained limited by the confines of the flight test regime. en.wikipedia.org

It is only within the confines of such an abstract quantum scenario that an observer finds they defy all odds. en.wikipedia.org

Unlawfully detaining or confines another person in order to get payment of a debt does the same in (20) 22. en.wikipedia.org

Because of the constricting terrain and the narrow confines of the objectives, units were committed piecemeal; one platoon, company, or battalion at a time. en.wikipedia.org

Enemies may move outside the confines of the screen, but players may not. en.wikipedia.org

Within the confines of those axioms, what they say indeed holds true. en.wikipedia.org

The signal was transmitted only within the confines of the campus. en.wikipedia.org

With his independent, earthy and instinctual style, he was't always happy within the confines of the editorial offices. en.wikipedia.org

In 1707 construction was begun on a wall to enclose the monastery grounds, uniting the various buildings within its confines. en.wikipedia.org

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