encircle
verb (used with object)
to form a circle around; surround; encompass.
have encircled
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present perfectof encircle.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"The flames have encircled Krestena, there are reports of damaged homes, we need help," Anastasios Karnaros, a town council member, told Greek broadcaster Open TV.
From Reuters ● Jul. 24, 2022
Ukrainian forces have recaptured towns to the north-west of the capital including Irpin and Makariv, while Russian forces have encircled Chernihiv.
From BBC ● Mar. 29, 2022
Although they have encircled Kharkiv, Mykolaiv, Chernihiv and Sumy, Ukrainian forces have managed to keep control of key cities in central and southeastern Ukraine, Zelenskyy said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2022
The four officers who have encircled the SUV back up “in an effort to de-escalate” and keep ordering Bergman to surrender, according to text in the video.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 9, 2020
Whereas in Italy the now distant city will in fifty years have grown to reach its station and, in another half-century, will have encircled it.
From Old Calabria by Norman Douglas
