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encircle

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Meanings

Transitive Verb
[~ something][~ someone]

To form a circle around someone or something, or to surround them completely.

"The soldiers began to encircle the enemy camp to prevent any escape."

Transitive Verb
[~ something]

To surround a place or area with a boundary, such as a wall, fence, or ring of trees.

"A high stone wall was built to encircle the ancient city."

Intransitive Verb
[~ something]

To move in a circle around someone or something.

"The satellites continue to encircle the earth at high speeds."

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