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περικυκλώνω — meaning in English

perikyklono

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English meaning

encircle verb To form a ring around something; to surround completely.
envelop verb To cover something completely, on every side.
surround verb To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.

Senses

περικυκλώνω is used for these senses in English:

encircle (transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
envelop (transitive) To surround, enclose or enfold.
surround (transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Greek words

τυλίγω περιβάλλω περιτυλίγω περικλείω περιτριγυρίζω