1. past tense and past participle of encircle; to form a circle around something; to surround completely

Examples

• The castle was encircled by a deep moat.
• Enemy troops encircled the city during the siege.
• She encircled his wrist with her fingers.
• The dancers encircled the bonfire.
• Mountains encircled the peaceful valley.
• The police encircled the building to prevent escape.
• A fence encircled the entire property.