1. having something or someone on all sides

1. past tense and past participle of surround; to be or go all around something or someone

Examples

• The house was surrounded by tall trees.
• Police surrounded the building during the standoff.
• She felt surrounded by friends and family at the party.
• The castle is surrounded by a deep moat.
• The children surrounded the teacher to hear the story.
• He found himself surrounded by boxes after moving.
• The island is completely surrounded by water.