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to surround

verbgeneral usecommon/sɨɾˈkaɾ/cer·car

Definition

1

To form a circle or barrier around; to encircle.

Usage examples

They decided to surround the castle with a moat.
The reporters surrounded the celebrity as he left the building.

Common combinations

surround with a fencesurround the areacompletely surroundsurround oneself with