encircled
When something is encircled, it is surrounded by something else. This can be a physical circle or an emotional one.
The city was encircled by the army.
The company was encircled by the investors.
When something is encircled, it is surrounded by something else. This can be a physical circle or an emotional one.
The city was encircled by the army.
The company was encircled by the investors.
adjective
confined on all sides
Synonyms:
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It is surrounded by the high mountains which encircle the head of the valley.
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They encircled the city.
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The campsites encircle the lake.
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The pylons encircle the entire barracks.
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The skiff encircles the school with the net.
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A dentilled cornice encircles the tops of the walls.
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The badge for the chancellor is a rose encircled by the Garter.
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An inelastic strap is stitched to the sleeve and encircles the arm.
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In some of the embodiments, the arcuate members encircle the bone.
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The Americans intended to encircle and defeat the defenses in the city.