Encirclement

B2 16+

Synonyms of encirclement

Antonyms of encirclement

Collocations of encirclement

complete encirclement
Frequency: 70 %

The army achieved complete encirclement of the enemy forces.

strategic encirclement
Frequency: 60 %

The general planned a strategic encirclement to trap the enemy.

surrounding encirclement
Frequency: 50 %

The village was under a surrounding encirclement by the enemy troops.

encirclement tactic
Frequency: 45 %

The encirclement tactic employed by the team caught their opponents off guard.

swift encirclement
Frequency: 35 %

The swift encirclement of the suspect prevented their escape.

Idiomatic Expressions for encirclement

  • Phrase: tighten the encirclement
    Meaning: to close in on someone or something from all sides
    Usage: The police tightened the encirclement around the suspect, making it impossible for them to escape.