Circumscribe

usgb/ˈsɜːrkəmskraɪb/
verb

To draw a line around something, to mark off a space.

We will circumscribe the area with a chalk marking.
Visual representation of "circumscribe" - To draw a line around something, to mark off a space.

Often appears as...

  • circumscribe the area
  • circumscribe a circle
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Visual representation of "circumscribe"
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Visual Imagery

Imagine drawing a literal boundary to better understand the concept of 'circumscribe'.

Illustration for Visual Imagery
The children were told to circumscribe their play area in the sandbox.
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Physical Space

Think of 'circumscribe' as creating a physical, visible limit around something.

Illustration for Physical Space
Use stones to circumscribe the campsite to keep animals out.
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Exclusive Area

'Circumscribe' can imply an area is exclusive or reserved for a specific purpose.

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The ritual space was circumscribed by sacred symbols.
Visual representation of the word "Circumscribe"

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