operational encirclement
A situation of encirclement where the besieged forces are not yet in imminent danger…A situation of (partial) encirclement where the besieged forces are not yet in imminent danger of destruction or capture, but are unable to organize adequate defence for a longer period of time, especially in such a way that there remains a connection to the rear, which the enemy however can cover with precise artillery fire, severely hampering supply.
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)A situation of (partial) encirclement where the besieged forces are not yet in imminent danger of destruction or capture, but are unable to organize adequate defence for a longer period of time, especially in such a way that there remains a connection to the rear, which the enemy however can cover with precise artillery fire, severely hampering supply.
Origin
Chiefly a calque of Russian оперативное окружение (operativnoje okruženije). In frequent uChiefly a calque of Russian оперативное окружение (operativnoje okruženije). In frequent use since the beginning of the Russo-Ukrainian war, but already before most usage seems to have been in reference to Russia and the Soviet Union.
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Forms
plural: operational encirclements| Singular | operational encirclement |
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable