Phrasal Verbs Utilisant 'Off' & 'In' - Confiner, supprimer ou nuire (In)

(of law enforcers) to arrest someone and take them to the police station

interpeller, arrêter

to physically confine or surround a person or thing so closely that they cannot move away or escape

enfermer, coincer

to suppress one's emotions or feelings

retenir, taire

to take someone suspected of a crime or violation into custody, typically by law enforcement

interpeller, arrêter

to encircle something entirely from all sides

enfermer, encercler

to make something, such as an area, a vehicle, or a structure, impossible or difficult to use or enter due to a significant amount of snow

neiger dans, ensevelir sous la neige

to remain inside a place, typically one's home, and not go outside for a period of time due to reasons such as illness, personal preference, or safety

rester, demeurer

to suppress the expression of one's feelings

contenir, retenir, réprimer

to shut someone or oneself in a place by locking the door

enfermer

to murder someone

liquider, tuer

to collapse under pressure, often due to structural weakness

s'effondrer

to finally agree to something, even if one were against it at first

céder, se laisser convaincre

to insistently bring up a sensitive topic in conversation, causing discomfort to the person being discussed

insister sur, remuer le couteau dans la plaie