boxed

• Décrit quelque chose qui est placé ou contenu dans une boîte, ou, au sens figuré, quelque chose de limité ou de contraint.

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.

   Enfermé dans une boîte

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

   Synonymescasedencasedpacked

   Antonymesopen

2. Confined or restrictedB2informal

   Feeling trapped or limited in a space or situation.

   confiné, restreint

   • 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.

   Synonymesconfinedenclosedrestrictedstucktrapped

   Antonymesfreeunconfinedunrestricted

• Verbe désignant l'action de combattre à coups de poing, notamment comme sport, ou de mettre quelque chose dans un conteneur ou une boîte.

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.

   Boxer (sport de combat)

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

   Synonymesspar

2. Put in a containerA2formal

   To put something into a box or container.

   Mettre en boîte

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

   Synonymescasecrateencasepackpackage

Variantes phrasalbox inbox up