hedge in
English
Verb
hedge in (third-person singular simple present hedges in, present participle hedging in, simple past and past participle hedged in)
- To enclose or surround something with a hedge, trees or other plant life.
- I've been working on hedging in the yard with trees.
- (figurative, by extension) To limit or constrain (someone).
- She was hedged in by her husband's rules.
Usage notes
Both uses are primarily, but not always, used in the passive voice.