Encircled

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɜːrkəld/

Encircled (adj)

  1. Having something around you in a complete ring, so you are not on the outside.
  2. Shown as a ring or circle around something, especially in pictures, diagrams, or light.
  3. Surrounded by enemy forces so movement is blocked and escape is difficult.

Encircled (adjective)

Examples

  • The village was encircled by hills on every side.
  • The crowd encircled the speaker from all directions.