Conjugation

Box in

encercler

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only box changes; in stays the same: boxed in, boxed in.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't box in, he doesn't box in.

    1. I / you / we / they box in
    2. he / she / it boxes in

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am boxing in
    2. you / we / they are boxing in
    3. he / she / it is boxing in

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't box in.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they boxed in

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to box in
    2. you / we / they are going to box in
    3. he / she / it is going to box in

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't box in.

    1. (you) box in
    2. let's box in