1. to be or go all around something or someone
2. to cause someone or something to be encircled by people or things

1. the area or environment around something

Examples

• The fence surrounds the entire property.
• Mountains surround the small village.
• Police surrounded the building during the standoff.
• She surrounds herself with positive people.
• The garden’s peaceful surrounds made it perfect for meditation.
• He grew up in comfortable surrounds.
• Water surrounds the island on all sides.