surround

[US]/səˈraʊnd/
[UK]/səˈraʊnd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. encircle; encompass
n. surrounding object
adj. surround-sound

Phrases & Collocations

surround sound

Example Sentences

the lay of the surrounding countryside.

the mystique surrounding the monarchy.

the beautiful surrounds of Connemara.

A wall surrounds the garden.

The fence surrounds the school.

The surrounding land is low and marshy.

the taboos surrounding menstruation

They surrounded the yard with a palisade.

surround with a stockade in order to fortify

they explored the surrounding countryside.

the hype surrounding the murder trial.

the window surrounds have been painted.

the surrounding countryside is a walker's paradise.

a cottage surrounded by topiary and flowers.

void spaces surround the tanks.

inflammation extending to the surround of the eye.

The cruiser was surrounded by the enemy.

Real-world Examples

Curved is supposed to be a more immersive experience when it surrounds you.

Source: VOA Standard January 2014 Collection

Surrounding the blood vessel is a tumor.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) May 2016 Collection

That hasn't dampened the enthusiasm surrounding this event.

Source: CNN 10 Student English October 2019 Collection

His face always blushes when he is surrounded by a lot of girls.

Source: Learn authentic English with Wilber Pan.

The vehicle is now surrounded by 23 hungry lions.

Source: Human Planet

The campus of Oxford University is not surrounded by walls.

Source: Four-level vocabulary frequency weekly plan

And the police did not technically surround the college campus.

Source: The history of the United States Supreme Court.

To some, happiness is being surrounded by family and friends.

Source: Yilin Edition Oxford High School English (Elective 6)

That's dangerous when we're surrounded by laptops and microphones.

Source: BBC Authentic English

Needless to say our house is now surrounded by a jungle.

Source: New Concept English. British Edition. Book Three (Translation)

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