încercuiri

încercuiri is a Romanian noun in plural form referring to the act or result of encircling or surrounding something with a barrier or boundary. It is used in several contexts, including military, geographic, architectural, and figurative language. In military history and strategy, încercuirile describe the enclosing of an enemy position or area to cut off supplies, reinforcements, or retreat paths. In geography and urban planning, the term can denote the perimeter formed around a town, fortress, or defended zone. In architecture and fortification discourse, it may describe a ring of defensive works or walls designed to enclose a space.

The word derives from the verb a încercui, meaning to encircle or surround. The corresponding noun forms include încercuire (singular) and încercuiri (plural). In Romanian, încercuire and înconjurare are close synonyms, with încercuiri often emphasizing a deliberate enclosing action.

Usage notes and nuances: încercuiri carries a technical or descriptive tone and is commonly found in historical accounts, military analyses, and discussions of fortifications or territorial boundaries. It can also be used metaphorically to describe containment measures in administrative, legal, or social contexts, such as encircling control over a region or restricting activities within a defined area.

See also: a încercui, înconjurare, încercuire (singular), înconjurare militară. The term is distinctly focused on the act of surrounding and is distinct from simple “attempts” denoted by încercare or other related forms.