encircle (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɜːrkəl/
Definition
To form a circle around something or someone.
Examples
The guards decided to encircle the building to ensure no one could get in or out.
A crowd began to encircle the street performer, eager to see his act.
The fog was so thick it seemed to encircle the entire village.
How to Use encircle
- encircle something (prepositional phrase)
- To form a circle around a specific object or area. — "The mountains encircle the valley."
- encircle with something (prepositional phrase)
- To surround an object or area using a particular element. — "The castle was encircled with a moat."
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