surround
UK: səˈraʊnd | US: səˈraʊnd
vt. to enclose or encircle on all sides
vt. to be present or associated with something as a condition or result
n. (rare) the area or environment around something
surround = sur<over, beyond> + round<circular>
- sur (from Latin super, meaning "over, beyond")
- round (from Old French rond, meaning "circular," ultimately from Latin rotundus)
Etymology Origin:
The word "surround" emerged in Middle English (15th century) from the Old French soronder, combining sur- (indicating "over" or "beyond") with round (referring to a circular shape). The original sense was "to overflow" (literally "to flow over"), later evolving into "to encircle completely." The logic reflects the idea of something extending over and around an object, creating a boundary.
The castle is surrounded by a deep moat.
Mountains surround the valley on all sides.
A sense of calm surrounded her as she entered the garden.
The controversy surrounding the decision grew daily.
He installed speakers to create a surround sound system.