roundup

noun round·up \ ˈrau̇nd-ˌəp \

|Updated on: 10 Jun 2018

Examples: roundup in a Sentence

Definition of roundup

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

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Examples of roundup in a Sentence

The police ordered a roundup of all the suspects.
Here's a roundup of today's news.

Recent Examples of roundup from the Web

Below is a roundup of who the top draft analysts peg the Dolphins taking in the first round along with their explanation for that pick.

— jordan mcpherson, miamiherald, "Draft experts made their cases for who the Dolphins should take at 11. Results vary | Miami Herald," 25 Apr. 2018
Here's a roundup of the unfinished business Monday as state lawmakers gather in Annapolis for the final day of the 2018 legislative session.

— michael dresser, baltimoresun.com, "Crime, guns are among unresolved issues on final day of Maryland's legislative session," 9 Apr. 2018
This roundup of seven ab moves from The Live Fit Girls shows you how to do the ultimate workout with just your body and a yoga mat.

— blake bakkila, Health.com, "The 7 Best Ab Exercises That Are All Over Pinterest," 15 May 2018
In honor of Mother's Day, here's a roundup of the cutest furry, feathered, and finned mothers and their babies in the Chicago area, courtesy of Instagram.

— jamie ramsay, Chicago Reader, "These photos of moms and their babies are cuter than any family picture you'll take on Mother's Day," 12 May 2018
This makes for the first offensive player in this roundup.

— noel harris, sacbee, "Raiders mock drafts: While most think defense, one analyst tackles another scenario | The Sacramento Bee," 26 Apr. 2018
Below is a roundup of the latest schedule rumors and leaks as the 8 p.m. ET reveal approaches.

— chris chavez, SI.com, "2018 NFL Schedule Release News and Rumors," 19 Apr. 2018
Here is a roundup of home and garden events, craft and hobby shows, and where to find more information: Beulah Brinton House: Bay View Historical Society open house with tours of historic home, 1-4 p.m. April 21.

— elaine rewolinski, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A listing of home and garden events for the Milwaukee area (Spring 2018 edition)," 9 Apr. 2018
Here's a roundup of what happened in the marches across Alabama.

— trisha powell crain, AL.com, "Alabama's March for Our Lives 2018: Here's what the marches looked like," 26 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of roundup

1847

in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

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roundup Synonyms

Synonyms

abstract, brief, digest, encapsulation, epitome, outline, précis, recap, recapitulation, résumé (or resume), rundown, sum, summarization, summary, synopsis, wrap-up;

Near Antonyms

amplification, enlargement, expansion;

addendum, supplement;

simplification, streamlining;

rehash, reprise;

conclusion, epilogue (also epilog);

round up

verb

Definition of round up

transitive verb

1 : to collect (animals, such as cattle) by means of a roundup

2 : to gather in or bring together from various quarters

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Examples of round up in a Sentence

rounded everyone up for one final training session

First Known Use of round up

1849

in the meaning defined at sense 1

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round up Synonyms

Phrases

get together;

ROUNDUP Defined for English Language Learners

roundup

noun

Definition of roundup for English Language Learners

: the act or process of gathering together animals (such as cattle) by circling around them in vehicles or on horses
: the act or process of finding and gathering together people or things of the same kind
: a brief statement of the most important information