encircle
Translation
to encircle, to surround, to enclose
Examples
The police encircled the building.
The police encircled the building.
A high wall encircles the garden.
A high wall encircles the garden.
Grammar Patterns
((sth./sb.)) to form a circle around (sth./sb.) The police encircled the building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: surround, enclose, encompass; Antonyms: release, free.
Etymology
From the prefix 'en-' (to put into) + the noun 'circle'. Literally, 'to put something in a circle'.
Memory Tips
Think of drawing a 'circle' 'en' (around) an object to completely surround it.