To besiege
Example: The army decided to besiege the enemy castle all night.
Definition
"To besiege" means to surround a place, such as a city or fortress, with armed forces in order to cut off supplies and force surrender. It involves continuous attacks or blockades to weaken the enemy, often during a military conflict or war.
Etymology
The word "to besiege" comes from the Old French word 'besiege,' which means 'seat' or 'siege.' It originally referred to setting up a seat of war around a place. Did you know? The term reflects the medieval practice of armies 'sitting down' before a castle, patiently waiting to conquer it.
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"To besiege" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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