surround
//səˈraʊnd//
Verb
surroundInfinitive
surroundPresent tense
surroundedPast tense
surroundedPast participle
surroundingPresent participle
surroundsThird-person singular
1
To be or extend all around something or someone on every side; to encircle or enclose.
The house is surrounded by tall trees.
2
To form a circle or ring around something; to encompass.
The mountains surround the valley.
3
To place people or things in a circle around something or someone.
The police surrounded the building with officers.
Noun
1
The area or border around something; surroundings or environment.
The fireplace has a decorative marble surround.
2
A decorative border or edging, especially around a floor or fireplace.
We installed a marble surround around the fireplace.