ENCIRCLE


Meaning of ENCIRCLE in English

v.

Pronunciation: in- ' s ə r-k ə l, en-

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English enserclen

Date: 15th century

1 : to form a circle around : SURROUND

2 : to pass completely around

– en · cir · cle · ment \ -m ə nt \ noun

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.