round
round [-er] adj
OFr rund- < L. rotundus related to rota, wheel.
- Circular; spheric.
round adv
see round, adj.
- In the area; [fig.] randomly; unsystematically; without a direct course.
- Phrase. “Round and round”: around; about; in circles; in a circular motion.
round n
Fr. rond or absolute uses of round, adj.
- Circuit; compass; circumference; tour of duty; [fig.] inspection; review; examination; evaluation.
- Season; cycle; time period; [fig.] reign; rule.
round prep
see round, adj. and around, prep.
- Surrounding; encircling; moving in a circle about.
- Around; in the same area.
- Outside of; close to; standing near to; in the area of; gathering in the vicinity of.
round v
see round, adj.
- Circulate.
- Wait outside of; stay close to; stand near to; gather in the area of.