- 1a set of events that form part of a longer process the next round of peace talks a new round of bargaining the final round of voting in the election
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in sports - 2a stage in a sports competition the qualifying rounds of the National Championships Hewitt was knocked out of the tournament in the third round.
- 3a stage in a boxing or wrestling match The fight only lasted five rounds.
- 4a complete game of golf; a complete way around the course in some other sports, such as show jumping We played a round of golf. the first horse to jump a clear round regular activities/route
- 5a regular series of activities the daily round of school life Her life is one long round of parties and fun.
- 6a regular route that someone takes when delivering or collecting something; a regular series of visits that someone makes Dr. Green was on her daily hospital rounds. Four soldiers patrolled the area and an officer made his rounds at frequent intervals. drinks
- 7a number of drinks bought by one person for all the others in a group a round of drinks It's my round (= it is my turn to pay for the next set of drinks).
- 8a round object or piece of something Cut the dough into rounds. of applause
- 9round of applause a short period during which people show their approval of someone or something by clapping, etc. There was a great round of applause when the dance ended. shot
- 10a single shot from a gun; a bullet for one shot They fired several rounds at the crowd. We only have three rounds of ammunition left. song
- 11(music) a song for two or more voices in which each sings the same tune but starts at a different time Idioms
- 1(of a work of art) made so that it can be seen from all sides an opportunity to see Canova's work in the round
- 2(of a theater or play) with the people watching all around a central stage
- 1if news or a joke makes the rounds, it is passed on quickly from one person to another
- 2to go around from place to place, especially when looking for work or support for a political campaign, etc. He's making the rounds of insurance companies. The vice president made the rounds of television talk shows.
stage in process
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