okružiti

1. to surround; to encircle
   Policija je okružila zgradu. — The police surrounded the building.
   Čim je izašao, okružili su ga novinari. — As soon as he came out, journalists surrounded him.
2. (okružiti se + instr.) to surround oneself with
   Okružio se dobrim i pametnim ljudima. — He surrounded himself with good, smart people.