A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender
Examples:
Verdun had withstood a siege of ten weeks
Siege warfare
Synonyms:
Blockade
Beleaguerment
Encirclement
FAQ's
Is it seige or siege?
The correct word is siege
How to pronounce siege?
The correct pronunciation is siː(d)ʒ
What does siege mean?
A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling those inside to surrender