godan verb (-mu), transitive verb
surround; encircle; crowd around
Used for people or things forming a circle around someone or something, physically or metaphorically. Can imply a hostile encirclement (besieging) or a friendly gathering.
記者たちが彼を取り囲んだ。
The reporters surrounded him.
城を敵軍が取
The enemy army is besieging the castle.
子どもたちが先生を取り囲んで話を聞いた。
The children gathered around the teacher and listened to the story.