Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cercar
verb
/ˈsɛr.kar/
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Definition
To surround or enclose something, often implying a sense of containment.
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Examples
- O fazendeiro decidiu cercar sua propriedade para proteger os animais.
- Na história, os inimigos cercaram a cidade.
- É importante cercar o jardim para evitar que os animais entrem.
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Meaning
In Portuguese, ‘cercar’ is used to describe the action of putting a border around an area or encircling someone or something.
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Synonyms
- rodear
- envolver
- contornar