encircle Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb form a circle around
    circle.
    • encircle the errors
  2. verb bind with something round or circular
    gird.

WordNet

En*cir"cle transitive verb
Etymology
Pref. en- + circle: cf. OF. encercler.
Wordforms
imperfect & past participle Encircled ; present participle & verbal noun Encircling
Definitions
  1. To form a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring; to surround; as, to encircle one in the arms; the army encircled the city.
    Her brows encircled with his serpent rod. Parnell.
    Syn. -- To encompass; surround; environ; inclose.

Webster 1913