Definition of circumscribe. transitive verb. 1 a : to constrict (see constrict sense 1) the range or activity of definitely and clearly his role was carefully circumscribed. b : to define or mark off carefully a study of plant species in a circumscribed area.

circumscribe - to draw a geometric figure around another figure so that the two are in contact but do not intersect geometry - the pure mathematics of points and lines and curves and surfaces trace , describe , draw , line , delineate - make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"

circumscribe definition: 1. to limit something: 2. If you circumscribe a triangle, square, etc., you draw a circle that…. Learn more.

Circumscribe definition, to draw a line around; encircle: to circumscribe a city on a map. See more.

circumscribe. To circumscribe is to limit or restrict. If you spend too much time watching TV instead of fulfilling other obligations, you might circumscribe your TV-watching time to one hour daily (or two hours, if your favorite show is on). Circumscribe comes from the Latin words circum, meaning "around," and scribere, meaning "to write."

verb. [with object] 1 Restrict (something) within limits. ‘the minister's powers are circumscribed both by tradition and the organization of local government’. More example sentences. ‘If one assigns to the authorities the power to imprison or even to kill people, one must restrict and clearly circumscribe this power.’.

The definition of circumscribe means to draw a circle around something, or to close off or restrict. An example of to circumscribe is to draw a circle around a square. An example of to circumscribe is to gate off sheep in a pen.

09/02/2022 · circumscribe in British English. (ˌsɜːkəmˈskraɪb , ˈsɜːkəmˌskraɪb ) verb (transitive) 1. to restrict within limits. 2. to mark or set the bounds of. 3. to draw a geometric construction around (another construction) so that the two are in contact but do not intersect.

Synonyms & Antonyms of circumscribe. 1 to set bounds or an upper limit for. circumscribed his enthusiasm so as not to make the losing side feel worse.

To erect (such a configuration) around a polygon or polyhedron: circumscribe a circle around a square. [Middle English circumscriben , from Latin circumscrībere : circum- , circum- + scrībere …