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Meaning of the word siege in English

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siege

US /siːdʒ/
UK /siːdʒ/
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Noun

1.

a military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside

Example:
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The city was under siege for five months.
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The rebels laid siege to the capital.
Synonym:
blockade encirclement cordon beleaguerment investment
2.

a prolonged period of trouble or difficulty

Example:
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The company is under siege from its creditors.
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The government is facing a siege of criticism.
Synonym:
barrage onslaught assault flood deluge

Verb

to subject (a place) to a siege

Example:
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The army decided to siege the enemy fortress.
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They plan to siege the building until the demands are met.
Synonym:
besiege blockade surround encircle invest
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