hem

to sew a hem onto the edge of clothing or other material to make it neat and prevent it from fraying

coser un dobladillo, coser la orilla de algo

• hem something

Collocations hem a dress · hem trousers

• She hemmed the skirt carefully.

  Ella cosió el dobladillo de la falda con cuidado.

to make a short, sharp breath through the nose or mouth, often because of pain, surprise, or embarrassment

suspirar, hacer un sonido con la nariz o la boca

• hem and haw

Collocations hem with pain · hem in surprise

• He hemmed when he saw the price.

  Él hizo un sonido con la nariz al ver el precio.

to limit or restrict something, especially by setting a boundary

limitar, restringir, poner un límite

• hem in

Collocations hem in freedom · hem in options

• The government is trying to hem in the press.

  El gobierno está tratando de limitar la libertad de prensa.