have around
phrasal verb.phrasal verb. to keep someone or something near you because you enjoy their company or find them useful.
phrasal verb. to maintain the presence or proximity of a person or object for companionship, convenience, or utility.
It is nice to have you around.
She likes to have her dog around while she works because it makes her feel less lonely.
While the old machinery is somewhat inefficient, the foreman prefers to have it around in case the primary system fails during a peak production cycle.
- keep nearby
- possess
- keep company
- send away
- get rid of
- Particles
- around
- Separability
- optional
- Pattern
- have + object + around
usually takes a person or a useful object as the direct object.
contrast with 'have over', which implies a specific invitation to one's home, whereas 'have around' implies a general or ongoing presence.
I like have around my friends.I like having my friends around.this phrasal verb is separable; the object usually sits between 'have' and 'around' or follows 'around', and 'have' must follow standard verb patterns.
Last updated April 24, 2026