Is There a Word Flanked?

to be at the side of someone or something: The president was flanked by senior advisors.

What does flanked mean?

flanked; flanking; flanks. Definition of flank (Entry 2 of 2) transitive verb. 1a : to be situated at the side of especially : to be situated on both sides of a road flanked with linden trees. b : to place something on each side of.

What does it mean to get flanked by someone?

DEFINITIONS1. to be at the side of something or someone. The president entered the room, flanked by his advisers. Synonyms and related words. To be near to or connected to something.

Alexander Ross

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