1. a structure of bars or wires used to confine animals or birds
2. any structure that confines or restricts

1. to confine in or as if in a cage

Examples

• The bird sat quietly in its cage.
• Lions paced back and forth in their cage at the zoo.
• She felt trapped in a cage of her own making.
• The elevator was like a metal cage moving between floors.
• They decided to cage the dangerous animal for safety.
• Don’t cage yourself with negative thoughts.
• The protesters were caged behind metal barriers.