📖 Definitions of "Pigeonholes"
noun
- 1
One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.
- 2
One of an array of compartments for receiving mail and other messages at a college, office, etc.
"Fred was disappointed to find his pigeonhole empty except for bills and a flyer offering 20% off on manicures."
- 3
One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.
- 4
A similar compartment in a desk, used for sorting and storing papers.
verb
- 1
To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.
"Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek."
- 2
To put aside, to not act on (proposals, suggestions, advice).
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