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to surround

verbgeneral usecommon/ʁuˈdjaɾ/ro·de·ar

Definition

1

To move or be positioned in a circle around something or someone.

Usage examples

The police surrounded the building to apprehend the suspect.
Children surrounded the storyteller, eager to hear the tale.

Common combinations

surround a fortresssurround the topicsurround oneself with family