encircling

Definitions

Forming a circle around or surrounding something.

Enclosing or encompassing on all sides.

Examples

The mountains were encircling the small, quiet valley, protecting it from the harsh winds.

The children were encircling the bonfire, singing songs and roasting marshmallows.

Synonyms

surrounding encompassing girding enveloping circling enclosing besieging

Antonyms

releasing opening freeing detaching separating unfolding liberating