encircle

en·cir·cle

verb \in-ˈsər-kəl, en-\

Definition of ENCIRCLE

transitive verb

1

: to form a circle around : surround

2

: to pass completely around

— en·cir·cle·ment \-mənt\ noun

Examples of ENCIRCLE

1. A crowd of reporters encircled the mayor.
2. <communication satellites encircling the earth>

Origin of ENCIRCLE

Middle English enserclen

First Known Use: 15th century

Related to ENCIRCLE

Synonyms: circle, circuit, circumnavigate, circumvent, compass, girdle, orbit, ring, round

Related Words: circumambulate, cross, perambulate, traverse

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