Surround Meaning in English
word
/sɝˈaʊnd/
sur-OWND
/səɹˈaʊnd/
suh-ROWND
Definition
To be all around someone or something, or to put something on all sides of it. Can also mean to enclose or encircle.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both literal and figurative senses: you can 'surround a building' or be 'surrounded by friends.' Often used in passive ('be surrounded'). Not the same as 'circle' (move around). 'Surroundings' is the related noun for environment.
Spanish: rodear - envolverPortuguese (BR): cercar - rodearPortuguese (PT): cercar - rodearChinese (Simplified): 包围 - 环绕Chinese (Traditional): 包圍 - 環繞Hindi: घेरना - चारों ओर होनाArabic: يحيط - يلتف حولBengali: ঘিরে রাখা - পরিবেষ্টিত করাRussian: окружать - обступатьJapanese: 囲むVietnamese: bao quanh - vây quanhKorean: 둘러싸다Turkish: çevrelemek - kuşatmakUrdu: گھیرنا - احاطہ کرناIndonesian: mengelilingi - mengitari
Example Sentences
Trees surround the house.
basic
The police surrounded the building.
basic
Please surround the cake with candles.
basic
She likes to surround herself with creative people.
natural
We felt safe, surrounded by good friends.
natural
Rumors quickly surrounded the celebrity after the news.
natural