en·cir·cle 
/ɪnˈsɚkəl/ verb
en·cir·cles; en·cir·cled; en·cir·cling /ɪnˈsɚkəl/ verb [+ obj] : to form a circle around (someone or something)
▪ A fence encircles the field. = The field is encircled by a fence. : to surround (someone or something) ▪ A crowd of reporters encircled the mayor.
▪ A fence encircles the field. = The field is encircled by a fence. : to surround (someone or something) ▪ A crowd of reporters encircled the mayor.
