verb (used with object), en·cir·cled, en·cir·cling.
- to form a circle around; surround; encompass: to encircle an enemy.
- to make a circling movement around; make the circuit of.
verb
- (tr) to form a circle around; enclose within a circle; surround
c.1400, from en- (1) “make, put in” + circle. Related: Encircled; encircling; encirclement.