flankieren
Translation
to flank, to be situated on both sides of
Examples
Zwei Türme flankieren das Haupttor.
Two towers flank the main gate.
Leibwächter flankierten den Präsidenten.
Bodyguards flanked the president.
Grammar Patterns
((sb./sth.)) to flank (sb./sth.) Two towers flank the main gate.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to surround, to line, to escort, to accompany
Etymology
Borrowed from French 'flanquer' (to flank), which itself has Germanic origins related to 'Flanke' (flank).
Memory Tips
Visualize two things positioned on the 'flanks' (sides) of a central object, like towers flanking a gate.