CEFR B1

encircle

verb

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: ring, surround, envelop, compass

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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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