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lay siege to

lay siege to

 
See:
siege
part of speech: phrase
definition: to begin a forceful and persistent attack on (a city or fortification) that includes the surrounding and cutting off from supplies.
The invaders laid siege to the poorly defended city, and the occupants were forced to surrender within days.
synonyms:
besiege, siege