1. to seize around, embrace , (Xenophon Historicus)

2. to encompass or surround an enemy, so as to intercept him, (Herdotus Historicus); μετεώρους τὰς ναῦς π. to intercept them at sea, (Thucydides); ἐπεὰν δὲ αὐτὸν περιλάβῃς when you get hold of him, catch him, (Herdotus Historicus):—;Pass. to be caught , οἴμοι, περιείλημμαι μόνος (Aristophanes Comicus)

3. to comprehend, include , of a number of particulars, (Isocrates Orator) (ML)