round·up
ˈrau̇nd-ˌəp 
1
a(1)
: the act or process of collecting animals (such as cattle) by riding around them and driving them in
(2)
: the cowboys and ranch personnel engaged in a cattle roundup
b
: a gathering in of scattered persons or things
a roundup of all suspects
2
: a summary of information
a roundup of the news
rounded up; rounding up; rounds up
1
: to collect (animals, such as cattle) by means of a roundup
2
: to gather in or bring together from various quarters
had the students round up all the balls on the tennis court
Examples of roundup in a Sentence
Noun
The police ordered a roundup of all the suspects.
Here's a roundup of today's news.
Verb
rounded everyone up for one final training session
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Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Here is a roundup of the action.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2025
Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
As pennies are phased out, prices will start to change, with items being rounded up to a nickel.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Then be sure to check out our guide to imaging meteor showers, along with our roundups of the best cameras and lenses available for astrophotography in 2025.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 16 Nov. 2025
Here is a roundup of the action.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Nov. 2025
Verb
Below, The Hollywood Reporter rounds up the best parties, viewing experiences and events during F1 Las Vegas.
—Melinda Sheckells, HollywoodReporter, 16 Nov. 2025
As pennies are phased out, prices will start to change, with items being rounded up to a nickel.
—Joyce Orlando, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Nov. 2025
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“Roundup.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/roundup. Accessed 21 Nov. 2025.
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roundup
1 of 2 noun
round·up
ˈrau̇n-ˌdəp
1
: the gathering together of animals (as cows) on the range by riding around them and driving them in
2
: a gathering together of scattered persons or things
3
: summary entry 2
a roundup of the news
round up
2 of 2 verbˈrau̇n-ˈdəp
1
: to collect (as cattle) by circling and driving
2
: to gather in or bring together
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