1. to draw a line around; to encircle or surround
Usage: geometry
2. to restrict or limit the range or scope of something

Examples

• The teacher circumscribes a circle around the triangle on the board.
• A pentagon can be circumscribed by drawing a circle that passes through all its vertices.
• The new policy circumscribes the authority of department heads.
• Budget constraints circumscribe our ability to hire new staff.
• The law circumscribes what companies can do with personal data.
• His illness circumscribes his daily activities.
• The fence circumscribes the entire property.