encircle
intermediateB1/ɪnˈsɜːrkl/ · en-cir-cle
To form a circle around; to surround.
Meanings
To form a circle around; to surround.
گرد حلقہ بنانا; مکمل طور پر گھیر لینا۔
گھیرنا
ghairna
Common Collocations
- encircle with arms
- encircle the village
- encircle the city
Example Sentences
The soldiers encircle the enemy camp.
سپاہیوں نے دشمن کے کیمپ کو گھیر لیا۔
Sipahiyon ne dushman ke camp ko ghair liya.
The fence encircles the entire garden.
باڑ نے پورے باغ کو گھیر لیا۔
Barh ne poore bagh ko ghair liya.
The children encircled their teacher during the game.
بچوں نے کھیل کے دوران اپنے استاد کو گھیر لیا۔
Bachon ne khel ke doran apne ustad ko ghair liya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a hula hoop encircling your waist.
Imagine a group of people standing in a circle holding hands.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
گھیر لے مجھے آنگن میں عجب رنگی ہے، چمچہ چمٹے میرے دل کی کاوش ہے۔
Ghair le mujhe aangan mein ajab rangee hai, Chamcha chamte mere dil ki koshish hai.
Surround me in the courtyard, it has a strange color, The spoon gleams, an effort of my heart.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
گھیرنے والا سب کچھ لے جاتا ہے۔
Ghairne wala sab kuch le jata hai.
The one who encircles takes everything.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "circulare" — to form a circle
First known use: 15th century
The word 'encircle' comes from the combination of 'en-' (to cause to be in) and 'circle' (a round plane figure). Its usage has evolved to mean to surround completely.