surroundings

Definition of surroundings in English English dictionary: plural form of surrounding; the area surrounding someone or something, together with the objects and circumstances in the vicinity; the environment or ambiance; All parts of the universe that are not within the thermodynamic system of interest; In thermodynamics, the part of the universe not included in the system; That portion of the universe that is not the system; When you are describing the place where you are at the moment, or the place where you live, you can refer to it as your surroundings. Schumacher adapted effortlessly to his new surroundings. the objects, buildings, natural things etc that are around a person or thing at a particular time sb's surroundings; plural of surrounding; The portion of matter or space outside that which is under consideration as a system; the area in which something exists or lives; "the country--the flat agricultural surround"; all parts of the universe which are not part of the system Changes, such as in enthalpy or entropy of the surroundings are the opposite of the changes to the system; the environmental condition; the part of the world with which an organism is in contact: i e , the part which determines the reactions and physiological and sometimes even morphological adaptation of the organisms which naturally or normally live and grow there In turn, the surroundings are also modified, transformed and moulded as a result of contact with living beings; {i} environment, environs; that which surrounds; are all portions of the universe other than the system; everything in the universe surrounding a thermodynamic system; That portion of the universe which does not include the system in question Thus, a universe consists of a system and its surroundings
surround: To enclose or confine something on all sides so as to prevent escape
surround: To encircle or simultaneously extend on all sides of something
and this way they get rid of those grand and stubborn opinions that surround them.
surround: : Anything, such as a fence or border that surrounds something
surrounding: outlaying area; area in proximity to something
surrounding: which is surrounding
surround: to encircle
surround: {v} to environ, encompass, inclose, beset
Surrounding: Ambient
surround: If you are surrounded by soldiers or police, they spread out so that they are in positions all the way around you. When the car stopped in the town square it was surrounded by soldiers and militiamen He tried to run away but gave up when he found himself surrounded = encircle
surround: Decorative trim framing an opening, often around a front door
surround: To inclose, as a body of troops, between hostile forces, so as to cut off means of communication or retreat; to invest, as a city
surround: extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property" be around; "Developments surround the town"; "The river encircles the village
surround: An encasement of an opening
surround: If a person or thing is surrounded by something, that thing is situated all around them. The small churchyard was surrounded by a rusted wrought-iron fence The shell surrounding the egg has many important functions. the snipers and artillerymen in the surrounding hills
surround: To pass around; to travel about; to circumnavigate; as, to surround the world
surround: {i} edging, border, fringe; something that surrounds; environs, surroundings, area where something exists
surround: A frame of wood that encloses the perimeter of a removable grille unit, providing greater stability, ease of removal and a professional, finished appearance (View illustration )
surround: envelop completely; "smother the meat in gravy"
surround: The ornamental frame of a door or window
surround: A method of hunting some animals, as the buffalo, by surrounding a herd, and driving them over a precipice, into a ravine, etc
surround: The noncombustible material surrounding the fire box opening Usually tile, marble, brick or metal
surround: Channels or speakers in a multichannel audio system whose purpose is to create a sense of sonic environment or all-around directionality
surround: Aluminum trim that is secured to an energy panel by an adhesive or vinyl barb to give the glass panel a finished edge Also used to describe the aluminum framework for most standard screen
surround: The surround is the flexible ring around the edge of the woofer cone A highly flexible suspension system in the woofer usually indicates greater efficiency For most units, it is desirable to have suspensions that are pliable enough to let the woofer cone travel freely in and out (excursion) A technical specification for this characteristic in more expensive speakers, is XMS The further the cone can travel, the more compliant it is, the stronger the bass Surrounds are usually made of cloth, foam or rubber Rubber provides excellant excusion and has higher longevity
surround: extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property"
surround: - The round part that attaches the cone to the basket to help keep the cone and voice coil in the gap Common materials are rubber and foam
surround: surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna"
surround: the area in which something exists or lives; "the country--the flat agricultural surround"
surround: To lie or be on all sides of; to encircle; as, a wall surrounds the city
surround: {f} encompass, enclose; encircle; be around; besiege
surround: If you surround yourself with certain people or things, you make sure that you have a lot of them near you all the time. He had made it his business to surround himself with a hand-picked group of bright young officers They love being surrounded by familiar possessions. an area around the edge of something, especially one that is decorated or made of a different material
surround: The molding which outlines an object or opening
surround: be around; "Developments surround the town"; "The river encircles the village"
surround: The circumstances, feelings, or ideas which surround something are those that are closely associated with it. The decision had been agreed in principle before today's meeting, but some controversy surrounded it
surround: surround with a wall in order to fortify
surround: be around; "Developments surround the town"; "The river encircles the village
surround: the outer suspension of a speaker cone; holds the diaphragm in place but allows it to move when activated Usually made of foam or rubber
surround: To inclose on all sides; to encompass; to environ
surrounding: An encompassing
surrounding: Inclosing; encircling
surrounding: closely encircling; "encompassing mountain ranges"; "the surrounding countryside"
surrounding: The things which surround or environ; external or attending circumstances or conditions
surrounding: present participle of surround
surrounding: outlaying area; area in close proximity to something
surrounding: {s} encircling, inclosing
surrounding: near or around a particular place = nearby
surrounding: environment