surround

Definition

  • verb: to be on every side of (someone or something)
  • verb: to enclose on all sides
  • often used as '(be) surrounded'
  • synonyms: envelop, invest, encircle

Examples

  • Her family 'surrounded' her 'with' love and attention. [=her family gave her a lot of love and attention]

  • As a child she 'was surrounded' by her large, loving family.

  • She was suddenly 'surrounded' by a crowd of excited fans.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) His reaction will give us a clue to his intentions. Yes, Master. I sense a plot to destroy the Jedi. The dark side of the Force surrounds the chancellor. If he does not give up his emergency pwers after the destruction of Grievous, then he should be removed from office. The Jedi Council (..)
    2005 Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith