Encirclement

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈsɜrkəlmənt/

Definitions of encirclement

noun the state of being surrounded or enclosed by something

Example Sentences

A1 The castle was surrounded by an encirclement of high walls.

A2 The soldiers strategically planned an encirclement of the enemy camp.

B1 The police used an encirclement tactic to capture the criminal without any casualties.

B2 The protestors found themselves trapped in an encirclement of armed officers.

C1 The military commander orchestrated a brilliant encirclement maneuver that led to the enemy's surrender.

C2 The politician's speech was met with an encirclement of media personnel, all eager to hear his next move.

Examples of encirclement in a Sentence

formal The military strategy involved the encirclement of the enemy forces.

informal The cops set up an encirclement around the building to catch the suspect.

slang We were totally encircled by the paparazzi at the event.

figurative The feeling of loneliness was like an encirclement that I couldn't escape from.

Grammatical Forms of encirclement

• past tense: encircled
• plural: encirclements
• comparative: more encircling
• superlative: most encircling
• present tense: encircles
• future tense: will encircle
• perfect tense: has encircled
• continuous tense: is encircling
• singular: encirclement
• positive degree: encirclement
• infinitive: to encircle
• gerund: encircling
• participle: encircling

Origin and Evolution of encirclement

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'encirclement' originated from the combination of the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to make' and the word 'circle' in the English language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the act of surrounding or enclosing something in a circular manner, the meaning of 'encirclement' has evolved to also include the idea of being surrounded or trapped by enemies in military strategy.