surround

[səˈraʊnd]

surround Definition

• 1. to be all around someone or something
• 2. to form a circle around someone or something
• 3. to be closely related to or associated with something

Using surround: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surround" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The house is surrounded by a high fence.

• Example

  The city is surrounded by mountains.

• Example

  The police surrounded the building.

• Example

  The children surrounded the teacher, eager to hear the story.

surround Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surround

• encircle
• encompass
• circumscribe

Antonyms for surround

• free
• release
• liberate

Phrases with surround

• surround sound

  a system of sound recording and reproduction using multiple audio channels from speakers positioned around the listener to create a more realistic and immersive audio experience

  Example

  The movie was even better with the surround sound system.

• surround yourself with

  to be in the company of people or things that you enjoy or that are important to you

  Example

  She likes to surround herself with positive people.

• surroundings

  the conditions or environment in which someone or something exists

  Example

  The hotel had beautiful surroundings.

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Summary: surround in Brief

The verb 'surround' [səˈraʊnd] means to encircle or be all around someone or something. It can also mean to be closely related or associated with something. Examples include 'The police surrounded the building' and 'The city is surrounded by mountains.' Phrases include 'surround sound,' a system of sound recording, and 'surround yourself with,' meaning to be in the company of people or things that you enjoy.