Circle
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To travel around along a curved path. To surround. To place or mark a circle around. To travel in circles.
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A two-dimensional geometric figure, a line, consisting of the set of all those points in a plane that are equally distant from another point. A two-dimensional geometric figure, a disk, consisting of the set of all those points of a plane at a distance less than or equal to a fixed distance from another point. Any thin three-dimensional equivalent of the geometric figures. A curve that more or less forms part or all of a circle. Orbit. A specific group of persons. A line comprising two semicircles of 30 yards radius centred on the wickets joined by straight lines parallel to the pitch used to enforce field restrictions in a one-day match.
Example sentence: In my circle of friends, I've always been loud and funny and talkative. But as soon as I step out of that circle, I get very quiet and introspective. I don't want the spotlight on me.
Encircle
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To surround, form a circle around.