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B1 · Intermediate Mathematics

adj. a number that is easy to use, usually ending in zero.

adj. expressed as a whole number or a multiple of ten, hundred, etc., for convenience.

“Let's just call it a round fifty dollars to make the payment easier.”

“The accountant suggested using round figures in the initial presentation to avoid distracting the board with minor decimal discrepancies.”

A2 · Elementary Countable noun Sports

n. one stage of a game, competition, or a boxing match.

n. one of a series of repeated stages in a competition or a timed period of play in sports like boxing.

“The boxer won the first round but started to look tired in the second.”

“After three rounds of intense negotiation, both parties finally agreed on a compromise regarding the environmental clauses.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a set of drinks bought by one person for everyone in a group.

n. a single serving of something, typically alcoholic drinks, provided to every member of a group.

Español:ronda

“It is my turn to buy a round of drinks for the team.”

“He generously ordered a round of champagne for the entire table to celebrate the successful merger.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Technical

n. a single bullet or piece of ammunition for a gun.

n. a single unit of ammunition consisting of a projectile and its casing.

“The soldier had only one round left in his rifle.”

“The forensic team recovered several spent rounds from the scene, which helped them identify the type of weapon used.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun

n. a regular path someone takes to do their job, like a doctor or a mail carrier.

n. a regular circuit or series of visits made by someone in the course of their duties.

“The doctor is doing her rounds in the hospital this morning.”

“The security guard completes his rounds every hour to ensure all external gates remain securely locked.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

v. to move around a corner or a curve.

v. to pass around or move past a corner, bend, or cape.

“The car slowed down as it rounded the sharp corner.”

“As the yacht rounded the headland, the crew was met with much stronger winds and choppy seas.”

B1 · Intermediate Mathematics

v. to change a number to the nearest whole number or ten.

v. to approximate a numerical value to the nearest whole number or power of ten.

“You can round 9.8 up to 10 to make the math simpler.”

“The software is programmed to round all currency conversions to the nearest cent to maintain accounting accuracy.”

A2 · Elementary British English

prep. in a circle around something or on the other side of a corner.

prep. expressing movement or position in a circle or around a central point; also used for location on the further side of something.

“They sat round the fire and told ghost stories all night.”

“The path winds round the base of the mountain, offering spectacular views of the valley below.”

A2 · Elementary British English

adv. moving in a circle or to a different direction.

adv. in a circular direction or to a position facing the opposite way.

“The wheels spun round and round in the mud.”

“He turned round to see who was calling his name from the back of the crowd.”