Encircle or surround someone or something, often in a military context, either for attack or to beset.

To cover, enclose, or envelop (someone or something).

Followed by from: to hide or shield (someone or something).

(chiefly passive) Of a person: to be positioned or stationed around (someone or something) to attend to or protect them.

(figurative) Of a situation or state of affairs, especially danger or trouble: to happen to and affect (someone or something).

In the neighbourhood; around.

Almost, nearly.