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Definition of round-up noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

round-up

noun
 
/ˈraʊnd ʌp/
 
/ˈraʊnd ʌp/
[usually singular]
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  1. a summary of the most important points of a particular subject, especially the news
    • We'll be back after the break with a round-up of today's other stories.
    • a news round-up
    • This week’s issue includes a round-up of the latest record releases.
    Topics TV, radio and newsc2
  2. an act of bringing people or animals together in one place for a particular purpose
    • the round-up of sheep for shearing
    • The police carried out their usual round-up of Saturday night drunks.

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