verb
-fines; -fined; -fining
[+ obj] to keep (someone or something) within limits :to prevent (someone or something) from going beyond a particular limit, area, etc. - usually + to
to keep (a person or animal) in a place (such as a prison) - usually used as (be) confined
to force or cause (someone) to stay in something (such as a bed or wheelchair) - usually used as (be) confined