Definitions of encircle

1. To form a circle about; to inclose within a circle or ring; to surround; as, to encircle one in the arms; the army encircled the city.

2. To inclose in a circle: to embrace: to pass around.

3. To inclose in a circle; pass around.

4. form a circle around; " encircle the errors"

5. To enclose or surround with a circle or ring, or with anything circular; to encompass; to embrace.

6. To enclose with a ring; to embrace; to go round; to surround.