pigeonhole

1. (figuratively, transitive)To construct pigeonholes (noun sense 1 or 3.1) in (a place); also, to subdivide (a place) into pigeonholes.

   place into a small compartment

2. (transitive)To put (letters, papers, or other items) into pigeonholes or small compartments; also, to arrange or sort (items) by putting into pigeonholes.

3. (figuratively, transitive)To arrange (items) for future reference or use.

4. (figuratively, transitive)To put aside (advice, a proposal, or other matter) for future consideration instead of acting on it immediately; to shelve.

5. (figuratively, transitive)To place (someone or something) into a notional category or class, especially in a way which makes unjustified assumptions or which is restrictive; to categorize, to classify, to label.

   Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek.

   in eine Schublade stecken

1. Tom's acting career was pigeonholed as a slapstick comedian.

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2. He's skilled at pigeonholing his political opponents' policies as "unamerican."

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3. Don't pigeonhole me! I can do more than one thing.

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4. When actors decide to become musicians, they usually become pigeonholed quickly.

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5. The media had attempted to pigeonhole the indie rock band as a mere novelty.

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