engregge

/ɛŋˈgrɛdʒ/ or /ɛŋˈgrɛj/ (EN-grij or EN-grej)

Definitions

1. verb

to encircle or surround, especially in order to trap or capture

“The hunters attempted to engregge the wild animal, but it managed to escape.”

Synonyms

  • encircle
  • surround

Antonyms

  • escape
  • evade