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Definition come round in British English

come round phrasal verb

[intransitive] phrasal verb
1

if a regular event comes round, it happens again

Synonyms and related words
recur reopen come round
2

to become conscious again after being unconscious

Synonyms and related words
faint pass out knock out
3

to go to a place where someone is, especially their house, in order to visit them

Example

Why don't you come round after work?

Synonyms and related words
visit go around call
4

to go to several people in a room, one after another, especially in order to talk to them

Example

The manager came round and congratulated everyone.

Example

A waiter came round with a tray of drinks.

Synonyms and related words
see socialize associate with
5

if something such as a letter or a message comes round, it is sent to several people in a place

Example

A note came round asking for new ideas.

Synonyms and related words
come out get around leak out
6

to change your opinion or decision because someone has persuaded you to agree with them

Example

We were sure she'd come round in the end.

Synonyms and related words
change your mind see reason/sense adapt
Definition come round in British English