siege
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A military operation in which an army surrounds a place and cuts off its supplies to force it to surrender.
Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The city endured a _____ lasting almost a year before the walls finally fell."
Answer: siege
In your own words, what does "siege" mean?
A military operation in which an army surrounds a place and cuts off its supplies to force it to surrender.
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