1. to restrict oneself to a limited space or area; to stay within boundaries
She confined herself to her room during the pandemic.
Ela confiou-se ao seu quarto durante a pandemia.
2. to limit oneself to a particular activity, subject, or scope
He confined himself to studying only mathematics.
Ele confiou-se a estudar apenas matemática.
3. to be restricted or limited by circumstances
The patients confined themselves to the hospital ward.
Os pacientes confinaram-se à enfermaria do hospital.