enfermer

Definitions of enfermer
  1. verb
    secure by locking
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    type of:
    attacher, fixer
    cause to be firmly attached
  2. verb
    to close within bounds, limit or hold back from movement
    synonyms: restreindre
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    ligoter
    secure with or as if with ropes
    enchaîner
    restrain with fetters
    lier, ligotter
    bind the arms of
    plier
    confine in a fold, like sheep
    enchaîner, passer les menottes à
    tie up with chains
    passer les menottes à
    confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
    type of:
    mettre hors service
    make unable to perform a certain action
  3. verb
    place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
    synonyms: fermer à clef, fermer à clé
  4. verb
    enclose or enfold completely with or as if with a covering
    synonyms: envelopper, se répandre sur
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    types:
    envelopper, voiler
    cover as if with a shroud
    type of:
    couvrir
    provide with a covering or cause to be covered
  5. verb
    surround completely
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    insérer
    fit snugly into
    emballer
    enclose in, or as if in, a case
    enfouir, enterrer, immerger
    enclose or envelop completely, as if by swallowing
    clôturer
    enclose with a fence
    délimiter avec une corde
    divide by means of a rope
    emballer
    arrange in a container
    type of:
    contourner, entourer
    extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
  6. verb
    prevent from leaving or from being removed
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    types:
    fermer à clef, fermer à clé
    place in a place where something cannot be removed or someone cannot escape
    type of:
    contenir, garder, retenir
    keep under control; keep in check
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