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to besiege
01
assediar, cercar
to surround a place, typically with armed forces, in order to force those inside to give up or surrender
Transitive: to besiege a place
Exemplos
The general devised a strategy to besiege the fort without heavy losses.
O general elaborou uma estratégia para cercar o forte sem perdas pesadas.
02
assaltar, inundar
to overwhelm someone with a flood of requests, complaints, or demands
Transitive: to besiege sb/sth with questions or requests
Exemplos
The local council was besieged with petitions from citizens requesting action.
O conselho local foi assediado com petições de cidadãos solicitando ação.
03
assediar, oprimir
to overwhelm someone with worry, problems, or stress
Transitive: to besiege sb
Exemplos
Grief continues to besiege the family after their sudden loss.
A dor continua a assolar a família após sua perda repentina.
