Definitions

1. verb

to surround or beset on all sides, typically in a threatening or unpleasant way

“The protesters tried to circumviate the city center, but the police managed to keep the roads open.”

2. verb

to encircle or surround (something)

“The river circumviated the island, creating a natural barrier.”

3. verb

to deprive of something, especially a right or privilege

“The law tries to circumviate the companies from avoiding taxes.”

4. noun

the act of surrounding or encircling (something)

“The circumviation of the city was a major challenge for the emergency responders.”