How to Pronounce "circle the wagons"
expression
SUR-kuhl thuh WAG-uhnz
SUR-kuhl thuh WAG-uhnz
Definition
To come together as a group to defend against danger, criticism, or threats. The phrase comes from when pioneers in the American West formed a circle with their wagons for protection.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsɝkəɫ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwæɡənz
British English
sˈɜːkəl/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈæɡənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SUR-kuhl thuh WAG-uhnz
UK
SUR-kuhl thuh WAG-uhnz
Listen in Context
When the team faced criticism, they decided to circle the wagons.
The company will circle the wagons to handle the crisis.
When they felt threatened, the family would circle the wagons.
If rumors keep spreading, management will definitely circle the wagons.