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siege
/siːdʒ/
noun
oblężenie
Definition
A military operation in which enemy forces surround a town or building, cutting off essential supplies, with the aim of compelling the surrender of those inside.
Examples
The city was under siege for several months before it finally fell to the invaders.
Miasto było pod oblężeniem przez kilka miesięcy, zanim w końcu padło w ręce najeźdźców.
The police laid siege to the building where the suspects were hiding, demanding their surrender.
Policja obległa budynek, w którym ukrywali się podejrzani, żądając ich poddania się.
Collocations
lay siege tounder siegelift a siege
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