pigeonhole

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pigeonhole noun

One of an array of compartments for housing pigeons.
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.”
One of an array of compartments for storing scrolls at a library.
A similar compartment in a desk, used for sorting and storing papers.

pigeonhole verb

To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.“Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek.”
To put aside, to not act on (proposals, suggestions, advice).

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