1sur·round 
/səˈraʊnd/ verb
sur·rounds; sur·round·ed; sur·round·ing /səˈraʊnd/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to be on every side of (someone or something)
▪ A wall surrounds the old city. — often used as (be) surrounded ▪ The lake is surrounded by cottages. 2 : to move close to (someone or something) on all sides often in order to stop a person from escaping
▪ Police surrounded the house. ▪ They had the suspect surrounded. ▪ She was suddenly surrounded by a crowd of excited fans. 3 : to be closely related or connected to (something)
▪ There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the decision. ▪ His departure was surrounded by secrecy. 4 of a family, group, etc. : to always be near (someone) — often + with ▪ Her family surrounded her with love and attention. [=her family gave her a lot of love and attention] — often used as (be) surrounded ▪ As a child she was surrounded by her large, loving family.
▪ A wall surrounds the old city. — often used as (be) surrounded ▪ The lake is surrounded by cottages.
▪ Police surrounded the house. ▪ They had the suspect surrounded. ▪ She was suddenly surrounded by a crowd of excited fans.
▪ There's a lot of uncertainty surrounding the decision. ▪ His departure was surrounded by secrecy.
surround yourself with (someone or something)
: to cause (certain types of people or things) to be near you
▪ He surrounds himself with very talented people. ▪ They surround themselves with luxuries. [=they have many luxuries]
▪ He surrounds himself with very talented people. ▪ They surround themselves with luxuries. [=they have many luxuries]
