encompass

One entry found for encompass.

Main Entry: en·com·pass
Pronunciation: in-'k&m-p&s, en- also -'käm-
Function: transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English
1 a : to form a circle about : ENCLOSE b obsolete : to go completely around
2 a : ENVELOP b : INCLUDE, COMPREHEND <a plan that encompasses a number of aims>
3 : BRING ABOUT, ACCOMPLISH <encompass a task>
- en·com·pass·ment /-p&-sm&nt/ noun