To Encompass
- (transitive) To form a circle around; to encircle.
- (transitive) To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.Synonym: embrace
- (transitive) To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs.Synonym: (now rare) comprehend
- (transitive) To go around, especially, to circumnavigate