En-cŏm'pass, v. t.

(en-kŭm'pas), v. t. [imp. & p. p. ENCOMPASSED (en-kŭm'past); p. pr. & vb. n. ENCOMPASSING.] [Prefix en and compass, q. v.] To describe a circle about; to go round; to encircle; to inclose; to environ; as, a ring encompasses the finger; an army encompasses a city; a ship’s voyage encompasses the world. Shak.

Synonyms—To encircle; inclose; surround; include; environ; invest; hem in; shut up.