siege
//siːdʒ//
Noun
siegeSingular
siegesPlural
1
A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender.
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
2
A prolonged period of difficulty or pressure, especially one that restricts normal activity.
The company is under siege from financial difficulties.
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Verb
1
To surround and blockade a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.
The army sieged the castle for three months.