Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

besiegement

noun

bih-SEEJ-muhnt

Definition

The act of surrounding a place, especially a fortified position, with armed forces to capture it or to compel its surrender.

Examples

The besiegement of the city went on for months, leading to severe shortages of food and water.
During the historical conflict, the besiegement tactics were pivotal in determining the outcome of the war.
The army planned a careful besiegement of the enemy’s fortress, employing both land and naval forces.

Meaning

Besiegement refers to the strategic military tactic of surrounding a location, often creating a blockade and isolating it in order to force the occupants to yield or surrender.