omringa — meaning in English

English meaning

• enclose verb To surround an area with a wall, fence, or other barrier.
• gird verb To tie something round with a rope or cord.
• surround verb To be positioned on all sides of something; to encircle.

Senses

omringa is used for these senses in English:

• enclose (transitive) To surround with a wall, fence, etc.
• gird (transitive) To encircle with, or as if with a belt.
• surround (transitive) To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape.

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.

gird — full definition

1. verb To tie something round with a rope or cord.
2. verb To go all the way round something, as a belt does.
3. verb To make oneself ready for an action.
4. verb (of a boat towing another) To be dragged sideways by the tow rope, risking capsize.

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