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to wall in

verbliteraryrare/ɐ.mu.ɾɐ.ˈʎaɾ/a·mu·ra·lhar

Definition

1

To surround or fortify with walls; to protect as if with a wall.

Usage examples

The ancient town was walled in to protect it from raids.
He walled in his emotions after the traumatic event.

Common combinations

to wall in a city