gherao
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɡəˈraʊ/
KK: /gɛˈraʊ/
noun
Definition
A type of protest where a group of people surrounds a person or place to demand something until their requests are fulfilled.
Example
The workers organized a gherao to demand better working conditions.
Conversation
Did you hear about the gherao at the city hall yesterday?
Yeah, I saw it on the news! People were really passionate about their demands.
I wonder if it will actually lead to any changes.
Hopefully! It seems like those kinds of movements can make a difference.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
siege
blockade
encirclement
Antonyms
release
dispersal
liberation
verb
Definition
To surround someone or something, often to express a demand or protest.
Example
The workers decided to gherao the factory to demand better working conditions.
Tense Forms
Past: gheraoed
Past Participle: gheraoed
Conversation
Did you hear about the protest yesterday?
Yeah, I heard they decided to gherao the government building.
It sounds like they really wanted to make their voices heard.
Root Explanation
The word 'gherao' originates from Hindi, meaning to encircle or surround. It is often used in the context of protests where demonstrators surround a person or place to make a demand or express dissent.
Memory Tip
Think of the act of 'surrounding' someone or something, as 'gherao' means to encircle, especially in a protest context.
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