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encirclement Definition and Meaning in English (encirclement definition)

noun
Synonyms:surroundingsiegeblockade
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Encirclement definition: The act of surrounding someone or something completely, often with hostile intent or for strategic advantage.

Definitions of Encirclement

  1. 1noun

    The act of surrounding someone or something completely, often with hostile intent or for strategic advantage.

Example Sentences

military

“The city was under complete encirclement by enemy forces for weeks.”

law enforcement

“The police executed a perfect encirclement of the building where the suspects were hiding.”

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past participleencircled
present participleencircling

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Encirclement definition: The act of surrounding someone or something completely, often with hostile intent or for strategic advantage.
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'Encirclement' translates to 'encirclement' in English. Encirclement definition: The act of surrounding someone or something completely, often with hostile intent or for strategic advantage.
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