encircle

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɪnˈsɜːkl̩/

Verb

transitive

(transitive) To surround, form a circle around. / To move or go around completely.

Japanese Meaning

取り囲む、囲む / 周囲を一周する、完全に回る

What is this buttons?

The students formed a human chain to encircle the ancient oak and protect it during the renovation.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

生徒たちは改修中の古い樫の木を守るために人間の鎖を作って取り囲んだ。

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Sense（1）

(transitive) To surround, form a circle around.

Sense（2）

To move or go around completely.

It is also customary in the Orient and among Sephardim for the mourners to encircle the coffin of an erudite person seven times and recite Yoshayv besayter while making each circuit.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

Details

encircles

（ present singular third-person ）

encircling

（ participle present ）

encircled

（ participle past ）

encircled

（ past ）

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