pigeonhole
Pronunciation:
noun
Definitions
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.
Example: 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.
verb
Definitions
To categorize; especially to limit or be limited to a particular category, role, etc.
Example: Fred was tired of being pigeonholed as a computer geek.
To put aside, to not act on (proposals, suggestions, advice).