siege

language: pt

definitions

  1. noun
    a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
    pt: cerco
  2. verb
    to surround and attack a place in order to capture it
    pt: cerca

examples

  1. The city endured a long siege.

    A cidade suportou um longo cerco.

  2. They decided to siege the fortress.

    Decidiram cercar a fortaleza.