siege

language: es

definitions

  1. noun
    a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
    es: asedio
  2. verb
    to surround and attack a place in order to capture it
    es: asediar

examples

  1. The city endured a long siege.

    La ciudad soportó un largo asedio.

  2. They decided to siege the fortress.

    Decidieron asediar la fortaleza.