incage

/ɪŋkeɪdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to put or confine something or someone in a cage, especially for safety or protection

“The zoo staff had to incage the aggressive animal to prevent it from harming visitors.”

2. noun

the act of confining something or someone in a cage

“The incage of the rare species was a crucial step in its conservation.”

Synonyms

  • cage
  • confine

Antonyms

  • free
  • release