ROUNDUP


Meaning of ROUNDUP in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ raʊndʌp ]

also round-up

( roundups)

1.

In journalism, especially television or radio, a roundup of news is a summary of the main events that have happened.

First, we have this roundup of the day’s news...

= summary

N-COUNT : usu with supp , oft N of n , adj N

2.

When there is a roundup of people, they are arrested or captured by the police or army and brought to one place.

There are reports that round ups of westerners are still taking place.

N-COUNT

3.

A roundup is an occasion when cattle, horses, or other animals are collected together so that they can be counted or sold. ( AM )

What is it that keeps a cowboy looking strong, young and ready for another roundup?

N-COUNT

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