boxed

• Beschreibt etwas, das in eine Schachtel oder Kiste verpackt oder darin enthalten ist, oder im übertragenen Sinn etwas, das eingeschränkt, begrenzt oder eingeengt ist.

Describes something that is placed or contained within a box, or figuratively, something that is restricted or confined.

1. Enclosed in a boxA2formal

   Placed or stored inside a box.

   In einer Kiste verpackt

   • The boxed chocolates were a perfect gift.
   • All the books are boxed and ready for shipping.
   • She bought a boxed set of DVDs.

   Synonymecasedencasedpacked

   Antonymeopen

2. Confined or restrictedB2informal

   Feeling trapped or limited in a space or situation.

   Eingeschränkt

   • He felt boxed in by his responsibilities.
   • The small office made her feel boxed and claustrophobic.
   • They were boxed into a corner during the negotiation.

   Synonymeconfinedenclosedrestrictedstucktrapped

   Antonymefreeunconfinedunrestricted

• Verb, das das Kämpfen mit den Fäusten als Sportart oder das Einpacken bzw. Einschließen von etwas in einen Behälter bezeichnet.

A verb used to indicate the act of fighting with fists as a sport, or placing something into a container.

1. Fight with fistsB1formalsport

   To fight someone as a sport, using fists and wearing gloves.

   Boxen

   • He has been boxing since he was a teenager.
   • They boxed each other in the championship match.
   • She boxes professionally in the lightweight division.

   Synonymespar

2. Put in a containerA2formal

   To put something into a box or container.

   In eine Kiste legen

   • Please box the items carefully before shipping.
   • She boxed all the books for the move.
   • The factory workers box the products for distribution.

   Synonymecasecrateencasepackpackage

Phrasal-Variantenbox inbox up