surround (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /səˈraʊnd/
Definition
To encircle or enclose something or someone; to be all around something or someone.
Examples
The dense forest seemed to surround the small village.
He found himself surrounded by reporters after the press conference.
The enemy forces were surrounded on three sides.
How to Use surround
- surround by (prepositional phrase)
- To be encircled or enclosed by something or someone. — "The castle was surrounded by a deep moat."
- surround yourself with (collocation)
- To choose to be in the company of certain people or things. — "He tried to surround himself with positive influences."
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