ein|grenzen
Translation
to limit, to narrow down, to define, to localize
Examples
Wir müssen das Problem eingrenzen.
We have to narrow down the problem.
Das Gebiet wurde von der Polizei eingegrenzt.
The area was cordoned off by the police.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to limit sth. We have to limit the selection.
((sth.)) ((to sth.)) to narrow sth. down to sth. He narrowed the search down to three books.
Similar Words
Synonyms: beschränken, limitieren, abgrenzen; Antonyms: erweitern, ausdehnen
Etymology
From 'ein-' (in/into) and 'Grenze' (border/limit). It literally means 'to put a border into/around' something.
Memory Tips
Think of drawing a 'Grenze' (border) 'in' and around a topic to define its limits.