Definitions

1. verb

past tense of circle, to form into a circle or ring

“The protesters became circled by police to prevent the escalation of the situation.”

2. verb

past tense of circle, to encircle or surround something

“The island was becircled by a coral reef, creating a safe harbor.”

3. verb

past tense of circle, to be in a state of being surrounded or encircled

“The city was becircled by a severe storm, causing widespread power outages.”