confinement

• Substantiv, das den Zustand oder die Bedingung bezeichnet, in dem jemand oder etwas eingeschränkt, eingesperrt oder zurückgehalten wird, oft in physischem, rechtlichem oder medizinischem Kontext.

A noun referring to the state or condition of being restricted, enclosed, or kept within limits, often in a physical or legal context.

unzählbar

1. Imprisonment or restrictionB2formal

   The state of being forced to stay in a closed space, often as a punishment or for safety.

   Einschließung oder Beschränkung

   • The prisoner was placed in solitary confinement for a week.
   • The dog's confinement to the backyard was temporary.
   • During the pandemic, many people experienced home confinement.

   Synonymecaptivitycustodydetentionimprisonmentincarcerationinternmentrestraintrestriction

   Antonymefreedomlibertyrelease

2. C1formalbritish

   The period of time when a woman is giving birth or recovering after childbirth.

   Geburt

   • She entered confinement in the hospital last night.
   • The doctor monitored her progress during confinement.
   • After a long confinement, she gave birth to a healthy baby.

   Synonymeaccouchementchildbedlying-inpuerperium