Siege: meaning, definitions and examples
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siege
[ siːdʒ ]
war
A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.
Synonyms
besiegement, blockade, encirclement
Examples of usage
- The city was under siege for several months.
- The enemy forces launched a siege on the castle.
- The siege lasted for weeks before the defenders finally surrendered.
online gaming
A prolonged period where one player or team is unable to capture a specific point or location in a game, due to the defense of the opposing player or team.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The attackers were unable to break the siege and capture the objective.
- The defenders set up a strong defense, causing the attackers to be stuck in a siege.
general
To surround a town or building with armed forces, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The army decided to siege the enemy stronghold.
- The rebels sieged the government building, demanding change.
Translations
Translations of the word "siege" in other languages:
🇵🇹 cerco
🇮🇳 घेराबंदी
🇩🇪 Belagerung
🇮🇩 pengepungan
🇺🇦 облога
🇵🇱 oblężenie
🇯🇵 包囲
🇫🇷 siège
🇪🇸 asedio
🇹🇷 kuşatma
🇰🇷 포위
🇸🇦 حصار
🇨🇿 obléhání
🇸🇰 obliehanie
🇨🇳 围攻
🇸🇮 obleganje
🇮🇸 umsátur
🇰🇿 қоршау
🇬🇪 ალყა
🇦🇿 mühasirə
🇲🇽 asedio
Word origin
The word 'siege' originated from the Latin word 'sedēre', meaning 'to sit'. It entered the English language in the 13th century, originally used in the context of a military operation surrounding a town or castle. Sieges have been a common tactic throughout history, used to force surrender or capture strategic locations. The concept of siege warfare has evolved over time, from ancient civilizations to modern warfare strategies.
See also: besiege.