English dictionary

encircle

/E/n's/[@]/rk/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

form a circle around

verb.contact

Examples
Encircle the errors.

Synonyms circle

Source: WordNet 3.0
bind with something round or circular

verb.contact

Synonyms gird

Source: WordNet 3.0
To form a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring; to surround; as, to <i>encircle</i> one in the arms; the army <i>encircled</i> the city.

verb

Source: webster1913