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besieging

/bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/

/bɪˈsidʒɪŋ/

besiegingnoun

Definitions

The act of surrounding and attacking a place in order to capture it or force its surrender.

The besieging of the fortress dragged on through the winter.

Synonyms

besiegingadjective

more besieging

Comp.

most besieging

Super.

/bɪˈsiːdʒɪŋ/

/bɪˈsidʒɪŋ/

Translations

осаждающий

The besieging army surrounded the city for weeks.

Осаждающая армия окружала город в течение нескольких недель.

Definitions

Surrounding and attacking a place in order to capture it or force its surrender.

The besieging army camped outside the city walls, cutting off all supply routes.

Causing someone to feel overwhelmed or under pressure due to persistent demands or requests.

The besieging reporters crowded around the celebrity, each vying for a statement.

Synonyms

besiegeverb

besieging

Gerund

besieged

Past Simple

besieged

Past Participle

besieging

Gerund

/bɪˈsiːdʒ/

/bɪˈsidʒ/

Translations

осаждать

The army decided to besiege the city to force a surrender.

Армия решила осаждать город, чтобы вынудить его сдаться.

Additional translations

взять в осаду

Definitions

To surround a place with armed forces in order to capture it or force its surrender.

The army was ordered to besiege the city until the enemy surrendered.

To crowd around oppressively; surround and harass.

Fans besiege the celebrity as she tries to leave the concert venue.

To inundate or overwhelm someone with requests or complaints.

The customer service department was besieged with calls after the product recall was announced.

Synonyms

lay siege to