
confine
/kənˈfaɪn/
to keep or restrict within certain limits
confine in a sentence
“Confine your response to the specific question asked.”
Origin of confine
Latin confinis bordering (from con- together + finis boundary)
Related Words
threshold
the point at which something begins or changes
finite
having limits or bounds; not infinite
bounded
limited or restricted in extent or scope
domain
a specified sphere of activity or knowledge
jurisdiction
the official power to make decisions; sphere of authority
remit
the task or area of activity officially assigned