n.
Function: transitive verb
Date: 14th century
1 a : to make round b (1) : to make (the lips) round and protruded (as in the pronunciation of \ ü \ ) (2) : to pronounce with lip rounding : LABIALIZE
2 a : GO AROUND b : to pass part of the way around
3 : ENCIRCLE , ENCOMPASS
4 : to bring to completion or perfection ― often used with off or out
5 : to express as a round number ― often used with off <11.3572 round ed off to two decimal places becomes 11.36>
intransitive verb
1 a : to become round, plump, or shapely b : to reach fullness or completion
2 : to follow a winding course : BEND
– round on : to turn against : ASSAIL