encompassing

Describes something that includes or covers a wide range of things; comprehensive in scope.

ruОписывает что-то, что включает или охватывает широкий круг вещей; всеобъемлющий по охвату.esDescribe algo que incluye u abarca una amplia gama de cosas; de gran alcance o cobertura.frDécrit quelque chose qui inclut ou couvre un large éventail de choses ; de portée globale ou complète.deBeschreibt etwas, das einen weiten Bereich von Dingen einschließt oder abdeckt; umfassend im Umfang.ptDescreve algo que abrange ou inclui um amplo conjunto de coisas; de alcance amplo e abrangente.zh形容某事物包含或覆盖广泛的范围；具有全面性或包容性。arيصف شيئًا يشمل أو يغطي دائرة واسعة من الأشياء؛ شامل ومحيط بجميع الجوانب.

1. Broad in scope or content B2 formal

   Including a wide range of subjects, ideas, or elements; comprehensive.

   • The report provided an encompassing overview of the global economy.
   • Her research is encompassing, covering many different fields.
   • The course offers an encompassing view of modern art history.

   ruВсеобъемлющийesQue abarca muchofrQui englobe, de grande ampleurdeUmfassendptAbrangentezh全面的arشامل

   Synonymes: all-embracingall-inclusivebroadcomprehensiveextensiveinclusivesweepingthorough

   Antonymes: exclusivelimitednarrowrestricted

2. Closely encircling C1 formal

   Surrounding or enclosing something tightly or completely.

   • The encompassing fog made it impossible to see the road ahead.
   • The vines formed an encompassing net around the old tree.
   • The fortress had an encompassing wall that protected it from invaders.

   ruОхватывающийesQue rodea estrechamentefrqui enserre étroitementdeUmschließendptAbrangentezh环绕的arالمُحِيط

   Synonymes: encirclingenclosingenvelopingringingsurrounding

• more encompassing comparative form
• most encompassing superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of surrounding, including, or covering something completely.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по окружению, включению или полному охвату чего-либо.esVerbo que se usa para indicar la acción de rodear, incluir o abarcar completamente algo, tanto en sentido físico como abstracto.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'entourer, d'inclure ou de couvrir entièrement quelque chose.deVerb, das bedeutet, etwas vollständig zu umfassen, einzuschließen, zu umgeben oder zu enthalten.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de cercar, incluir ou abranger algo por completo.zh动词，表示环绕、包围，或包含、涵盖某事物的全部范围。arفعل يُستخدم للدلالة على الإحاطة بالشيء أو شموله أو تضمينه أو تغطيته تغطية كاملة.

1. Include comprehensively B2 formal

   To include a wide range of things or ideas; to cover entirely.

   • The course encompasses both theory and practical applications.
   • Her research encompasses several different scientific fields.
   • The report encompasses all aspects of the problem.

   ruОхватыватьesabarcarfrenglober, inclure complètementdeUmfassenptAbarcarzh涵盖arيَشْمَل

   Synonymes: comprisecontaincoverembraceincludeincorporateinvolvespan

2. Surround or encircle C1 formal

   To form a circle around something; to surround completely.

   • The mountains encompass the entire valley.
   • A high wall encompasses the ancient castle.
   • The garden is encompassed by a beautiful hedge.

   ruОкружатьesRodear o circundarfrEncercler, entourerdeUmgebenptCercarzh环绕arيحيط

   Synonymes: circleencircleenclosegirdgirdlehem inringsurround

• encompassed past participle
• encompassed past simple
• encompassing present participle
• encompasses third person singular