circondare — meaning in English
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English meaning
- beset verb To trouble or threaten from many directions at once, especially with difficulties or dangers.
- circle noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
- circumvent verb To find a way around an obstacle, rule, or difficulty rather than dealing with it directly.
- encircle verb To form a ring around something; to surround completely.
- encompass verb To include a wide range of things as part of a single whole.
- engulf verb To completely surround or cover something, often suddenly and overwhelmingly.
- envelop verb To surround, enclose or enfold.
- gird verb To bind with a flexible rope or cord.
- girdle noun A belt or band worn around the waist, especially one that supports stockings.
- surround verb To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.
Senses
circondare is used for these senses in English:
- beset (transitive) To surround or hem in.
- circle (transitive) To surround.
- circumvent (transitive) to surround or besiege
- cordon off (transitive) To protect from intrusion by enclosing in a rope or other barrier.
- encircle (transitive) To surround, form a circle around.
- encompass (transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
- engulf (transitive) To surround; to cover; to submerge.
- envelop (transitive) To surround, enclose or enfold.
beset — full definition
- verb To trouble or threaten from many directions at once, especially with difficulties or dangers.
- verb To surround or hem something in on all sides.
circle — full definition
- noun A perfectly round, flat shape where every point on the edge is the same distance from the centre.
- noun A group of people connected by friendship, interest, or social standing.
- verb To move in a curved path around something, or to draw a ring around it.