circunscreve

[sɪr.kũ.ˈskɾe.vɨ]

verb

circumscribes

1. to draw a line around; to encircle or surround

The fence circumscribes the property.

A cerca circunscreve a propriedade.

2. to limit or restrict within certain bounds

The law circumscribes the powers of the government.

A lei circunscreve os poderes do governo.

3. in geometry, to draw a figure around another so that it touches but does not intersect

A circle circumscribes a polygon.

Um círculo circunscreve um polígono.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

circunscreve

standard usage in formal and technical contexts

Portugal

circunscreve

standard usage, more formal and literary

circunscrever-se a

ficar circunscrito a

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