arceō — meaning in English

English meaning

• enclose verb To surround an area with a wall, fence, or other barrier.
• prevent verb To stop something from happening, or to keep someone from doing something.
• ward noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.

Senses

arceō is used for these senses in English:

• enclose (transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
• hem in To surround and enclose in a way that restricts movement.
• prevent (transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
• shut up (transitive) To terminate (a business).
• ward (transitive) To fend off, to repel, to turn aside, as anything mischievous that approaches. (usually followed by off)

enclose — full definition

1. verb To surround an area with a wall, fence, or other barrier.
2. verb To put something inside an envelope or package along with the main contents.

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