Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to lay siege to something
idiom
/tə leɪ siːdʒ tə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or prevent supplies from entering.
Examples
- The army decided to lay siege to the enemy fortress, cutting off all their supplies.
- During the war, the city was laid siege to for several months, leading to severe shortages of food and water.
- In the story, the protagonist lays siege to the castle in hopes of rescuing the captured prince.
Meaning
This phrase refers to the military action of besieging a location, often to force surrender or to gain control.
Synonyms
- besiege
- surround
- encircle
- invest
- lay waste to
