trap

verb B2

Meaning

To trap someone means to catch them in a situation from which they cannot easily escape or to deceive them into a difficult position.
💡 Be careful not to confuse "trap" with "trap in," which implies being physically confined rather than metaphorically caught.

Example Sentences

Be careful not to trap your fingers in the door .
Can you trap the mouse without hurting it ?
The researchers managed to trap the rare species for study purposes .
The scientist tried to trap the insects for further study .

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