phrasal verb

Hem in

Letter HInseparable

Hem in

Surround or obstruct

Meanings

Surround or obstruct (separable [optional], International English)

Examples

Broadcasters could be HEMMED IN by legal restrictions.

Related

hem + …Same base verb … + inSame particle

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