long confinement

language: en

definitions

  1. The state of being kept in prison, a jail, or a restricted area for an extended period of time.
    en: The state of being kept in prison, a jail, or a restricted area for an extended period of time.
  2. A lengthy period of being restricted to bed or a room, typically due to illness, injury, or postpartum recovery.
    en: A lengthy period of being restricted to bed or a room, typically due to illness, injury, or postpartum recovery.

examples

  1. The prisoner suffered greatly due to his long confinement in a small, dark cell.

    The prisoner suffered greatly due to his long confinement in a small, dark cell.

  2. After the major surgery, she faced a long confinement to bed to ensure proper healing.

    After the major surgery, she faced a long confinement to bed to ensure proper healing.