hedge in
phrasal verb
hedged in; hedging in; hedges in
1
: to form a boundary around (something)
a field hedged in by trees
2
: to surround or restrict (someone) in a way that prevents free movement or action
We have been hedged in by their rules and regulations.
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“Hedge in.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hedge%20in. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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