Encompassing

verb

1. To form a circle around; to encircle.
2. To include within its scope; to circumscribe or go round so as to surround; to enclose; to contain.
3. To include completely; to describe fully or comprehensively.

   "This book on English grammar encompasses all irregular verbs."

4. To go around, especially, to circumnavigate.

   "Drake encompassed the globe."