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encircle

[ɪnˈsɜːkl]

encircle Definition

surround or form a circle around something.

Using encircle: Examples

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

  • Example

    The city is encircled by a wall.

  • Example

    The police encircled the building.

  • Example

    The dancers encircled the stage.

encircle Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for encircle

Phrases with encircle

  • encircle someone's waist

    put one's arms around someone's waist

    Example

    He encircled her waist with his arms.

  • approaching death or failure

    Example

    The company's finances are encircling the drain.

  • encircle the wagons

    prepare to defend oneself or one's interests

    Example

    The team encircled the wagons after their loss, vowing to come back stronger.

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Summary: encircle in Brief

'Encircle' [ɪnˈsɜːkl] means to surround or form a circle around something. It can be used in various contexts, such as surrounding a city with a wall, encircling a building during a police operation, or dancers encircling a stage. The phrase 'encircle someone's waist' means to put one's arms around someone's waist, while 'encircle the drain' refers to approaching death or failure. 'Encircle the wagons' means to prepare to defend oneself or one's interests.