HyperDic: fence_in

English > 2 senses of the expression fence in:
VERBcontactfence in, fenceenclose with a fence
competitionfence in, wall, palisade, fence, surroundsurround with a wall in order to fortify
English > fence in: 2 senses > verb 1, contact
Meaningenclose with a fence.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymfence
Broaderenclose, close in, inclose, shut inSurround completely
Spanishcercar, encercar, enrejar, vallar
Catalancerclar, encerclar
English > fence in: 2 senses > verb 2, competition
MeaningSurround with a wall in order to fortify.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymswall, palisade, fence, surround
NarrowercircumvallateSurround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification
stockadeSurround with a stockade in order to fortify
Broaderprotectshield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage / damage
Spanishcercar, circundar, murar, rodear
Catalancircumdar, emmurallar, encerclar, envoltar, murar, voltar

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