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

  • (..) – It's a German legend, there's always going to be a mountain in there somewhere. And he puts a fire breathing dragon there to guard the mountain. And he surrounds her… in a circle of hellfire. And there, Brünhilde shall remain, unless a hero arises brave enough to save her. – Does a fella arise? (..)
    2012 Django Unchained