Meaning of siege

1. The enemy army has laid siege to the city, cutting off all supply lines.
2. The castle was under siege for months before finally surrendering to the attacking forces.
3. The rebels launched a siege on the government building, demanding their rights be recognized.
4. The citizens prepared for a long siege as the enemy army approached their town.
5. The siege lasted for days, with both sides suffering heavy casualties.
6. The soldiers defended the fort against the enemy's siege, refusing to surrender.
7. The siege was finally lifted when reinforcements arrived to break the enemy's blockade.
8. The town was placed under siege as the rebels attempted to overthrow the ruling government.
9. The siege engines were brought in to breach the castle walls and end the standoff.
10. The civilians were trapped inside the city walls during the siege, unable to escape the fighting.