1. to make into an island; to isolate or surround as if by water
Usage: archaic; literary

Examples

• The rising floodwaters began to enisle the small village.
• The castle was enisled by a moat that protected it from invaders.
• Modern technology can enisle people despite their physical proximity.
• The peninsula was enisled during the storm surge.
• Poverty and lack of education can enisle communities from opportunity.