encirclement

• Substantivo que designa uma ação militar ou estratégica de isolar uma área importante para o inimigo, cortando seu apoio ou rotas de fuga.

A noun referring to a military or strategic action that isolates an area of importance to the enemy, cutting it off from support or escape.

1. Military isolationC1formal

   A war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy, cutting off supplies and communication.

   Isolamento militar

   • The general ordered the encirclement of the enemy stronghold.
   • The encirclement of the city lasted for several months.
   • Troops completed the encirclement, preventing any escape.

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