Encirclement Meaning in English
word
ɛnˈsɝkəɫmənt
en-SUR-kuhl-muhnt
ɛnsˈɜːkəlmənt
en-SUR-kuhl-muhnt
Definition
The act of surrounding or completely enclosing someone or something, often used in a military context to trap an enemy.
Usage & Nuances
Most often formal or technical, especially in military or strategic discussions. Used beyond military for metaphorical situations (e.g., 'business encirclement'). Not common in daily conversation.
Spanish: cercoPortuguese (BR): cercoPortuguese (PT): cercamento - cercoChinese (Simplified): 包围Chinese (Traditional): 包圍Hindi: घेराबंदीArabic: تطويقBengali: ঘিরে ফেলা - অবরুদ্ধকরণRussian: окружениеJapanese: 包囲 - 包囲網Vietnamese: bao vây - vòng vâyKorean: 포위Turkish: kuşatma - çevrelemeUrdu: گھیراؤIndonesian: pengepungan - pengepungan penuh
Example Sentences
The encirclement of the city left the enemy with no way to escape.
basic
The army planned a complete encirclement of the mountain base.
basic
Historical maps show the encirclement of the fortress.
basic
The general ordered an immediate encirclement to cut off supplies.
natural
They used smart tactics to break out of the encirclement.
natural
During negotiations, the company felt the pressure of encirclement by its competitors.
natural