encircle
Third Person
encircles
Present Participle
encircling
Past Tense
encircled
Past Participle
encircled
1
to create a circular shape around someone or something
transitive
- The children encircled the storyteller during storytime.
- The detective decided to encircle the crime scene with caution tape.
- The team members encircled the coach for a post-game discussion.
- In the ritual, participants were instructed to encircle the sacred fire.
- The protestors planned to encircle the government building in a peaceful demonstration.
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