encircle

Meaning

1. (transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
2. (transitive) To move or go around completely.

Synonyms

surround

enclose

encompass

hem in

besiege

circle

⭕

go around

gird

go round

round up

envelop

embrace

circumscribe

ring

💍

enfold

compass about

beset

compass

🧭

corral

entice

court

wrap

woo

flirt

😘

confine

wrap around

enwrap

coil

environ

gather around

blockade

wind around

round

enlace

hug

girdle

beleaguer

cuddle

cover

catch

caress

begird

cordon

cage

extend

brace

beard

bandage

entwine

close in

Translations

circondare

entourer

encercler

⭕

cingere

accerchiare

umgeben

rodear

kuşatmak

ceindre

ceñir

umzingeln

cerner

cercar

omringen

contornare

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɪnˈsɜːkl̩/

Etymology

From en- + circle.