Definition around in British English

The Earth goes around the Sun.

The wind makes the windmill's sails spin around.

We drove around looking for a hotel.

I wish you'd stop following me around.

There's a rumour going around that she's leaving her job.

Martha heard a noise and spun around to see what it was.

When we got to the border, the guards made us turn around and go back.

At that moment a truck came rushing around the corner.

Go around to the back of the house and see if anyone's in the garden.

Arrange the chairs around the table.

Sam had his arm around Mandy's waist.

Everyone crowded around the little dog.

a cottage with woods all around

They have about 15 offices scattered around the country.

Why are all those clothes lying around on the floor?

The Games were watched by millions of people around the world.

the quiet country roads around Chester

Is your wife around? I'd like to talk to her.

People living in and around the Chernobyl area were the worst affected.

The factory is in Sacramento, or somewhere around there.

It's one of the most popular restaurants for miles around.

She said her husband hadn't been around when she really needed him.

The place gets so messy when the children are around.

Brian had been around London for years, and knew all the right people.

She walked in, glanced around the hall, and went out.

It seemed like someone had been snooping around in my office.

I'll ask around and see if anyone has his address.

It's a good idea to shop around to get the best deal on your insurance.

There must have been around 500 people there.

Damage was estimated at around £20 million.

It was around that time that people started worrying about the ozone layer.

We got back around 11.

We got tired of waiting around.

A group of old men were sitting around playing cards.

They spent the day lounging around the pool.

A bunch of kids was messing around outside the school.

I was fooling around and I broke my arm.