enchain

• Verb, das bedeutet, jemanden oder etwas mit Ketten zu fesseln; im übertragenen Sinn auch, jemanden einzuschränken, zu binden oder gefangen zu halten.

A verb meaning to bind or confine with chains; to restrain or hold captive.

1. To bind with chainsC2formal

   To fasten or secure someone or something with chains.

   In Ketten legen

   • The prisoner was enchained to the wall of the dungeon.
   • They enchained the cargo to prevent it from shifting during the storm.
   • In ancient times, slaves were often enchained and forced to work.

   Synonymebindchainfettermanacleshackletethertie

   Antonymefreeloosereleaseunbindunchain

2. To hold or restrainC2formal

   To hold someone or something firmly, as if with chains; to restrain.

   Fesseln

   • Her grief enchained her heart, making it impossible to move on.
   • The strict rules enchained the creativity of the artists.
   • He felt enchained by his responsibilities and longed for freedom.

   Synonymebindchainconfinefetterhobblemanaclerestrainshackletietruss

   Antonymefreeliberatereleaseunbind