encircle

[ɪnˈsɜːrkəl]

verb

cercar

1. to form a circle around something; to surround completely

The soldiers encircled the fortress.

Os soldados cercaram a fortaleza.

2. to draw a circle around something

Please encircle the correct answer.

Por favor, circule a resposta correta.

3. to enclose or contain within a circular boundary

The fence encircles the entire property.

A cerca envolve toda a propriedade.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cercar

most common usage in Brazil

Brazil

rodear

alternative form, less formal

Portugal

cercar

standard usage in Portugal

Portugal

envolver

figurative use

encircle with arms - abraçar, envolver com os braços

encircle the wagons - cercar as carroças (prepare for defense)

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