confine

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Confine' is when you restrict someone or something to a particular place or within certain guidelines. It's like telling a dog to stay in the yard, not to cross the fence.

Examples in Different Contexts

In corporate strategy, 'confine' might relate to focusing on specific markets or sectors. A business consultant could advise, 'We should confine our investments to emerging markets for the maximum yield.'

Practice Scenarios

Business

Scenario:

Our next initiative is to expand into new markets. However, for this quarter, we need to focus on product enhancements.

Response:

I agree. It's important to confine our resources to enhance product quality this quarter.

Creative

Scenario:

Your latest draft has too many locations and characters. It would be easier to follow if it were a bit more focused.

Response:

I think that's true. I’ll revise the story and confine it to fewer settings and characters.