circled

[ˈsɜːkəld]

circled Definition

• 1. to move around someone or something in a circle
• 2. to draw a circle around something

Using circled: Examples

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

• Example

  The plane circled the airport before landing.

• Example

  She circled her favorite items in the catalog.

• Example

  He circled the block looking for a parking spot.

circled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for circled

• encircled
• surrounded
• encompassed

Phrases with circled

• circle back

  to return to a previous topic or discussion

  Example

  Let's circle back to that point later in the meeting.

• vicious circle

  a situation in which one problem causes another problem that then makes the first problem worse

  Example

  The company was caught in a vicious circle of declining sales and rising costs.

• inner circle

  a small, exclusive group of people who have a lot of power or influence

  Example

  Only members of the inner circle were invited to the CEO's private party.

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Summary: circled in Brief

'Circled' [ˈsɜːkəld] is a verb that can mean to move around someone or something in a circle or to draw a circle around something. It is often used to describe the movement of objects or people, such as planes circling an airport or drivers circling a block looking for a parking spot. 'Circle back' is a common phrase that means to return to a previous topic or discussion.