Surround so as to force surrender (7)

I believe the answer is:

besiege

(Other definitions for besiege that I've seen before include "Encircle as a military tactic" , "Blockade" , "Surround - harass" , "Pester" , "Surround (town etc) with armed forces" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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