/ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
en·com·pass
BrE /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
NAmE /ɪnˈkʌmpəs/
(formal)
~ sth
to include a large number or range of things
The job encompasses a wide range of responsibilities.
The group encompasses all ages.
~ sth
to surround or cover sth completely
The fog soon encompassed the whole valley.