corral Definition
- 1a pen for horses, cattle, and other livestock, especially on a farm or ranch
- 2gather together and confine (a group of people or things)
Using corral: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "corral" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The cowboys herded the cattle into the corral.
Example
We need to corral all the supplies in one place.
Example
The protesters were corralled by the police into a designated area.
Example
The children were corralled into the play area.
corral Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for corral
- enclosure
- pen
- paddock
- fold
- stockade
Phrases with corral
corral somebody's enthusiasm
to try to control someone's excitement or energy
Example
I had to corral my son's enthusiasm when he found out we were going to Disneyland.
corral somebody into something
to force or persuade someone to do something they do not want to do
Example
The boss corralled the employees into working overtime to finish the project.
corral votes
to gather and secure votes for a particular candidate or cause
Example
The politician spent the day trying to corral votes for the upcoming election.
Origins of corral
from Spanish 'corral', meaning 'ring' or 'enclosure'
Summary: corral in Brief
The term 'corral' [kəˈrɑːl] refers to a pen used for livestock, especially on a farm or ranch. It can also mean to gather and confine a group of people or things, as in 'The protesters were corralled by the police into a designated area.' Phrases like 'corral somebody's enthusiasm' and 'corral votes' extend the meaning to controlling excitement and gathering support.
