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Encircled: meaning, definitions and examples

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encircled

 

[ ɪnˈsɜːrkəld ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

surrounded completely

Encircled refers to the action of surrounding something completely, often in a way that confines or traps it. This term can be used figuratively or literally to describe an area, object, or group that is enclosed by a boundary or another entity.

Synonyms

bound, enclosed, surrounded, trapped

Examples of usage

  • The army encircled the enemy troops.
  • The garden was encircled by a high fence.
  • The children encircled the storyteller during the campfire.
  • She felt encircled by her worries.
  • The town was encircled by hills.

Translations

Translations of the word "encircled" in other languages:

🇵🇹 circundado

🇮🇳 घेर लिया गया

🇩🇪 eingekreist

🇮🇩 dikelilingi

🇺🇦 оточений

🇵🇱 otoczony

🇯🇵 囲まれた

🇫🇷 entouré

🇪🇸 rodeado

🇹🇷 çevrelenmiş

🇰🇷 둘러싸인

🇸🇦 محاط

🇨🇿 obklopený

🇸🇰 obklopený

🇨🇳 被包围的

🇸🇮 obdan

🇮🇸 umkringdur

🇰🇿 орналасқан

🇬🇪 რაზმული

🇦🇿 dairəvi

🇲🇽 rodeado

Etymology

The word 'encircled' is derived from the prefix 'en-', which comes from Latin 'in-', meaning 'in' or 'into', and the root 'circle', which has its origins in the Greek word 'kirkos', meaning 'ring or circle'. The combination effectively suggests making something form a circle or surround something completely. The concept of encircling has been prevalent in various contexts throughout history, from military strategies to poetic expressions of emotions, indicating that something is wholly enclosed or captured. The use of the term has evolved, but it retains its core meaning of surrounding or trapping, emphasizing the act of enclosing an area or object.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,547, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.