5 English Phrasal Verbs With 'ROUND'

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5 phrasal verbs with 'ROUND'

Round down

1. Reduce a number to the nearest whole number or number ending in zero
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: They ROUNDED DOWN my tax bill.

Round off

1. Finish something in a satisfactory manner
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: Winning the FA Cup ROUNDED OFF a wonderful season for Arsenal.
2. Change a number, up or down, to the nearest whole number or number ending in zero
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: It cam to £131, but they ROUNDED it OFF to £130.
3. Make an edge curved
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: They ROUNDED OFF the edges with a knife.

Round on

1. Criticise or attack fiercely
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: She ROUNDED ON her critics and said they were idiots.

Round out

1. Make something more complete
   (Separable [optional] | American English)
   
   » Example: They ROUNDED OUT the team when they played.

Round up

1. Increase a number to the nearest whole number or number ending in zero
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: It was $129.95, so I ROUNDED it UP to $30.

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