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Definition round in American English

round verb

[transitive] verb
/raʊnd/
1

to go around something

Example

The van had just rounded the corner when it was hit by a truck.

Example

As they rounded the bend, the house came into view.

Synonyms and related words
pass round clear
2

to make something round or curved

Example

You have to round your lips to blow into the flute.

Synonyms and related words
reshape open up shape
Definition round in American English

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