Definition

To confine or enclose something within a cage or similar structure.

Example

The zookeeper decided to incage the new birds to keep them safe.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you ever seen birds incage in a pet shop?

Yeah, it's kind of sad to see them like that.

I wonder if they get stressed being incage all the time.

Probably, they need space to fly around and feel free.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Incage → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "cage" (from Old French *cage*, meaning an enclosure for animals). The word "incage" means to put something into a cage or to confine it within an enclosure.

Memory Tip

Think of putting something 'into' ('in-') an 'enclosure' ('cage') — that's why incage means to confine something within a cage.

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