Meaning of the word siege in English

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siege

US /siːdʒ/

UK /siːdʒ/

Noun

a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside

Example:

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The city was under siege for five months.

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The rebels laid siege to the capital.

Synonym:

blockade encirclement cordon beleaguerment investment

a prolonged period of trouble or difficulty

Example:

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The company is under siege from its creditors.

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The government is facing a siege of criticism.

Synonym:

barrage onslaught assault flood deluge

Verb

to subject (a place) to a siege

Example:

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The army decided to siege the enemy fortress.

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They plan to siege the building until the demands are met.

Synonym:

besiege blockade surround encircle invest

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