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be besieged by someone

/bi bɪˈsidʒd baɪ ˈsʌmˌwʌn/ /biː bɪˈsiːdʒd baɪ ˈsʌmwɒn/
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  1. 1 birilerinin akınına uğramak

Definition (English)

To be surrounded by a large crowd of people, such as journalists or fans, who all want something from you.

Example Sentences

  1. On results day, the school office was besieged by anxious parents wanting to speak to the head teacher.
    Sonuçların açıklandığı gün okulun idari bürosu, müdürle görüşmek isteyen endişeli velilerin akınına uğradı.
  2. The new phone was so popular that shops were besieged by customers queuing from early morning.
    Yeni telefon o kadar popülerdi ki mağazalar, sabahın erken saatlerinden itibaren kuyruğa giren müşterilerin akınına uğradı.