ə̇n, en+ transitive verb
Etymology: en- (I) + circle, n.
1. : to form a circle about
insert each comma in your shorthand notes and encircle it — L.A.Leslie
: enclose within a circle : surround
a ring encircled her finger
a camp encircled by enemies
2. : to make a circuit about : go around
as a hungry wolf might have encircled … the firelit camp of a hunter — Sherwood Anderson
Synonyms: see surround