Sieged: meaning, definitions and examples

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sieged

 

[ siːdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

military action

The term 'sieged' refers to the act of surrounding and blockading a fortified place with the intent to capture it. This military tactic is usually employed to isolate the target from essential supplies, reinforcements, or communication. The process can lead to a prolonged state of warfare and often involves intense conflict and strategic maneuvering. Sieges have historically played a significant role in warfare, illustrating the importance of both offense and defense during armed conflict.

Synonyms

besieged, blockaded, encircled, shut off.

Examples of usage

  • The city was sieged for several months.
  • They successfully sieged the enemy stronghold.
  • The army laid siege to the castle.
  • Food supplies dwindled as the town was sieged.

Translations

Translations of the word "sieged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sitio

🇮🇳 घेराबंदी किया

🇩🇪 belagert

🇮🇩 dikepung

🇺🇦 обложений

🇵🇱 oblężony

🇯🇵 包囲された

🇫🇷 assiégé

🇪🇸 asediado

🇹🇷 kuşatılmış

🇰🇷 포위된

🇸🇦 محاصر

🇨🇿 obléhaný

🇸🇰 obliehaný

🇨🇳 被围困的

🇸🇮 obkoljen

🇮🇸 umsátur

🇰🇿 қоршауда

🇬🇪 გადაკეტილი

🇦🇿 mühafizə olunan

🇲🇽 sitio

Etymology

The word 'sieged' is derived from the Old French term 'siege', which means 'to sit' (from Latin 'sedere'). This evolution emphasizes the strategic aspect of besieging, where forces would 'sit' around a target to cut it off from external support. The concept of siege warfare dates back to ancient times, with evidence seen in numerous civilizations, including the Romans and the Greeks. The techniques and tools of siege warfare have evolved over the centuries, but the core idea of surrounding and isolating an enemy stronghold has remained constant. 'Sieged' has been utilized in both literal military contexts and metaphorically to describe situations in various fields where something or someone is overwhelmed or besieged by challenges or obstacles.