ɡɛˈraːo

Definitions

1. noun

a form of protest or demonstration in which a group of people surround a person or a building, often to demand action or resignation.

“The protesters decided to stage a gherao outside the chief minister’s office to bring attention to their cause.”

2. verb

to surround or besiege a person or a building, often to demand action or resignation.

“The students gheraoed the principal’s office to demand better facilities in the school.”