encircle

en·cir·cle  (n-sûrkl)

tr.v. en·cir·cled, en·cir·cling, en·cir·cles

1. To form a circle around; surround. See Synonyms at surround.

2. To move or go around completely; make a circuit of.

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en·circle·ment n.

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encircle

Verb

[-cling, -cled] to form a circle round

encirclement n

Thesaurus

Verb	1.	encircle - form a circle around; "encircle the errors" circle shape, form - give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
	2.	encircle - bind with something round or circular gird hoop - bind or fasten with a hoop; "hoop vats" bind - make fast; tie or secure, with or as if with a rope; "The Chinese would bind the feet of their women"

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encircle

verb surround, ring, circle, enclose, encompass, compass, envelop, girdle, circumscribe, hem in, enfold, environ, gird in, begird (poetic) enwreath

Translations

encircle [ɪnˈsəːkl] vt (gen) → rodear [+ waist]; ceñir

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encircle [ɪnˈsəːkl] vt → entourer, encercler

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encircle [ɪnˈsəːkl] vt → umgeben;

(person) → umringen;

(building) (police etc) → umstellen

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encircle [ɪnˈsəːkl] vt → accerchiare