screen in

screen in

To surround or enclose some area with mesh window or door frames. A noun or pronoun can be used between "screen" and "in." We decided to screen in the back patio, considering the volume of mosquitoes we'd have to contend with in the summer. I don't want to ruin our lovely view by screening the front porch in.
See also: screen
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • screening
  • screen out
  • blip
  • screen out of
  • screen out of (something or some place)
  • screen off
  • set at
  • not do (someone or oneself) any favors
  • the silver screen
  • screen time