siege – מילון אנגלי-אנגלי
siege
n.
blockade, act of surrounding and attacking a fortification in order to cut off supply and aid routes; prolonged period of difficulty or trouble
v.
blockade, besiege, surround and attack a fortification in order to cut off supply and aid routes
Siege
A
siege is a
military blockade of a city or
fortress with the intent of conquering by
attrition or assault. The term derives from
sedere,
Latin for "to sit". Siege warfare is a form of constant, low-intensity conflict characterized by one party holding a strong, static defensive position. Consequently, an opportunity for
negotiation between combatants is not uncommon, as proximity and fluctuating advantage can encourage diplomacy.
siege
Noun
1. the action of an armed force that surrounds a fortified place and isolates it while continuing to attack
(synonym) besieging, beleaguering, military blockade
(hypernym) blockade, encirclement
(hyponym) Alamo
(classification) military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Sieg (der)
nm.
victory, win, triumph
siegen
v.
win, be victorious, triumph
siège
nm.
seat, chair; headquarters, head office; siege
siéger
v.
sit, be located, be situated
