v. t. | 1. | To form a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring; to surround; |
Verb | 1. | encircle - be around; "Developments surround the town"; "The river encircles the village" |
2. | encircle - form a circle around; "encircle the errors" Synonyms: circle | |
3. | encircle - bind with something round or circular Synonyms: gird |