definition of
confine

[1] #1 confine v. [restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, throttle] place limits on (extent or access); "restrict the use of this parking lot"; "limit the time you can spend with your friends". wn

[2] #2 confine v. [limit, circumscribe] restrict or confine, "I limit you to two visits to the pub a day". wn

[3] #3 confine v. prevent from leaving or from being removed. wn

[4] #4 confine v. [enclose, hold in] close in; darkness enclosed him". wn

[5] #5 confine v. [detain] deprive of freedom; take into confinement. wn