circumscribe (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /sərˈkʌm.skraɪb/

Definition

To draw a line around something; to enclose or surround it.

Examples

• The surveyor will circumscribe the property boundaries with stakes.

• A moat circumscribes the ancient castle.

• The artist carefully circumscribed the central figure in the painting.

How to Use circumscribe

circumscribe something (verb)

To draw a line around or surround something. — "The fence circumscribes the garden."

circumscribe something by something (prepositional phrase)

To limit or restrict something using a specific factor or rule. — "His career options were circumscribed by his lack of qualifications."

Synonyms of circumscribe

Words with a similar meaning to circumscribe:

• outline
• encircle
• bound
• envelop

Antonyms of circumscribe

Words with the opposite meaning to circumscribe:

• inscribe
• center

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