encircle

verb
UK: /ɪnˈsɜː.kəl/
US: /ɪnˈsɝː.kəl/

  1. To surround something completely.

    1. The police will encircle the building soon.
    2. Tall trees encircle the lake, creating a peaceful environment for all visitors.

  2. To form a circle around someone or something.

    1. The children encircle the storyteller.
    2. Dancers encircle the stage during the final scene of the play.

Synonyms

surround enclose ring compass
encircle transitive-verb

  1. To move all the way around (something).

    1. Let's encircle the area.
    2. The explorer managed to encircle the island, creating a map.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "encircle" in English means: To surround something completely., To form a circle around someone or something..

The phonetic transcription of "encircle" is /ɪnˈsɜː.kəl/ in British English and /ɪnˈsɝː.kəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "encircle": surround, enclose, ring, compass.

Example usage of "encircle": "The police will encircle the building soon.". More examples on the page.