
Box in
Physical Obstruction
Used when someone or something is physically trapped by obstacles or other objects.
The crowd was so thick, I was boxed in near the stage.
Impeding Movement
Highlights a situation where movement is hindered, often causing frustration in places like parking lots.
I can't leave until someone moves — I'm completely boxed in.
Not Just Cars
Can also describe being confined in a small space, not just in traffic situations.
At the concert, I felt boxed in with nowhere to go. WordUp Chrome Extension
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