[+ obj] 1 : to surround a city, building, etc., with soldiers and try to take control of it
▪ The army beseiged the castle. 2 : to gather around (someone) in a way that is aggressive, annoying, etc. — usually used as (be) besieged ▪ They were besieged by reporters while leaving the courthouse. ▪ politicians being besieged by the media 3 : to overwhelm (someone) with too many questions or requests for things
▪ Customers have besieged the company with questions. — usually used as (be) besieged ▪ Every day, her office is besieged [=bombarded] with letters/questions/complaints about the problem.
▪ The army beseiged the castle.
▪ Customers have besieged the company with questions. — usually used as (be) besieged ▪ Every day, her office is besieged [=bombarded] with letters/questions/complaints about the problem.





