round

⁴round

verb

Definition of ROUND

transitive verb

1

a : to make round b (1) : to make (the lips) round and protruded (as in the pronunciation of \ü\) (2) : to pronounce with lip rounding : labialize

2

a : go around b : to pass part of the way around

3

: encircle, encompass

4

: to bring to completion or perfection —often used with off or out

5

: to express as a round number —often used with off <11.3572 rounded off to two decimal places becomes 11.36>

intransitive verb

1

a : to become round, plump, or shapely b : to reach fullness or completion

2

: to follow a winding course : bend

— round on

: to turn against : assail

First Known Use of ROUND

14th century