Word
circled
Phoneticscir·cled
US/ˈsɝkəɫd/
UK/sˈɜːkəld/
Definition
v. moved around something in a circle, or drew a ring around something on paper. You use this when describing movement or marking an important word.
v. past tense and past participle of 'circle'; describes moving in a circular path or drawing a line around an object. Often used to indicate selection or focus on a specific item.
Examples
“The birds circled the tall tree for several minutes.”
“She circled the most important dates on her calendar to ensure she wouldn't forget the deadlines.”
“The aircraft circled the airfield repeatedly while waiting for clearance to land, as the heavy fog had significantly reduced visibility on the runway.”
Examples
simple
“The birds circled the tall tree for several minutes.”
contextual
“She circled the most important dates on her calendar to ensure she wouldn't forget the deadlines.”
complex
“The aircraft circled the airfield repeatedly while waiting for clearance to land, as the heavy fog had significantly reduced visibility on the runway.”
Usage
The verb is transitive when drawing a ring around something, but can be intransitive when describing movement in a loop.
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