siege

• Operación militar en la que fuerzas armadas rodean y aíslan un lugar fortificado, atacándolo de forma continua para obligarlo a rendirse. También puede referirse a un asedio prolongado o bloqueo.

A military operation in which an armed force surrounds and isolates a fortified place while continuing to attack it.

1. Military blockadeB2formal

   A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town, building, or fortress, cutting off supplies and isolating it to force surrender.

   Cerco militar

   • The city endured a long siege before finally surrendering.
   • The army laid siege to the castle for several months.
   • During the siege, food and water supplies were completely cut off.

   Sinónimosblockadeinvestment

2. Prolonged period of difficultyB2formal

   A situation in which someone or something is under constant pressure, attack, or hardship for a long time.

   asedio (figurado)

   • The company is under siege from competitors and financial troubles.
   • The family faced a siege of bad luck after the accident.
   • The politician was under siege from the media over the scandal.

   Sinónimosafflictionhardshipordealstruggletrialtribulation