assiéger
Assiég er is a French verb meaning to besiege, that is, to surround a fortified place with armed forces in order to compel surrender. It can also describe surrounding a position to block relief or escape. The term is primarily used in military, historical, and literary contexts, and appears in modern reporting when describing conflicts or sieges.
Etymology and related terms: The verb derives from the noun siège (siege) and is connected to the
Conjugation and forms: Assiéger is transitive and takes a direct object referring to the place being besieged
Usage notes and examples: The verb is common in describing operations against cities, fortresses, or strategic
See also: Siège (siege), Siéger (to sit), Blocus (blockade).