/ Dictionary / Index E encircle: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: en•cir•cle Pronunciation: (en-sûr'kul), [key] — -cled, -cling. to form a circle around; surround; encompass: to encircle an enemy. to make a circling movement around; make the circuit of. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: encircle (Thesaurus) encipher Encke's comet Related Content Daily Word Quiz: neologism Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language