encircling

• Que forma um círculo ao redor de algo; que cerca, envolve ou circunda.

Describes something that forms a circle around something else; surrounding or enclosing.

1. Surrounding or enclosingB2formal

   Forming a ring or boundary around something; being positioned on all sides.

   Circundante

   • The encircling walls kept the garden private.
   • Enemy forces were encircling the city from all directions.
   • An encircling curtain of fog blocked their view.
   • The encircling crowd made it hard to move.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de formar um círculo ao redor de algo ou alguém; rodear ou cercar.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming a circle around something or someone; to surround or enclose.

1. Form a circle aroundB2formal

   To surround something or someone completely, forming a circle.

   Cercar

   • The soldiers encircled the enemy camp.
   • A high wall encircles the ancient city.
   • The children encircled the teacher to hear the story.

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2. Enclose or encompassB2formal

   To surround or contain something within a boundary.

   Cercar

   • The garden is encircled by a beautiful hedge.
   • The lake is encircled by tall pine trees.
   • The estate is encircled by a stone fence.

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