The siege
Example: The soldiers prepared for the siege of the old castle.
Definition
"The siege" refers to a military operation in which armed forces surround a fortified place, like a castle or city, to cut off supplies and force a surrender. It involves prolonged blockade and assault to capture or weaken the target stronghold.
Etymology
The term "the siege" comes from the Old French word 'sege,' meaning 'seat' or 'settlement,' originally referring to the act of sitting down or occupying a place. Over time, it evolved to describe the military tactic of surrounding a location to capture it.
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"The siege" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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