Encircle \En*cir"cle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Encircled; p. pr. & vb. n. Encircling.]

[Pref. en- + circle: cf. OF. encercler.]

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.

Her brows encircled with his serpent rod. --Parnell.

Syn: To encompass; surround; environ; inclose.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)