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• Beschreibt eine Form, die gekrümmt und ohne scharfe Ecken ist, wie ein Kreis oder eine Kugel; auch eine kreisförmige oder kugelige Gestalt.

Describes a shape that is curved and without sharp angles, like a circle or sphere.

1. Circular shapeA1formal

   Shaped like a circle or sphere; having a curved outline.

   Rund

   • The table has a round surface.
   • She drew a round circle on the paper.
   • The ball is perfectly round.

   Synonymecircularcurvedglobularorbicularrotundroundedspherical

   Antonymeangularedgedsharpsquarestraight

2. Full or completeB1formal

   Used to describe a number that is expressed as a whole number, not a fraction.

   Runde Zahl

   • Give me a round number, like 100.
   • The total cost is a round sum of $500.
   • He asked for a round figure for the estimate.

   Synonymeintegralwhole

   Antonymefractionalpartial

3. Plump or full-bodiedB1informal

   Having a full, plump, or fleshy shape.

   Rund

   • The baby has round cheeks.
   • She has a round face with a friendly smile.
   • The fruit is round and juicy.

   Synonymebuxomchubbyfleshyfullplumpportlyrotundstout

   Antonymeangulargauntskinnyslimthin

• Adverb, das eine kreisförmige Richtung oder Lage bezeichnet ('im Kreis herum') oder eine Rückkehr bzw. Bewegung in die entgegengesetzte Richtung ('zurück', 'herum'). Umgangssprachlich auch für einen Besuch bei jemandem ('vorbeikommen', 'rumkommen').

An adverb meaning 'in a circular direction or position' or 'so as to face the other way.' It is also used informally to mean 'to someone's house' (e.g., 'come round'). The form is identical to the adjective and preposition.

1. In a circular directionA2formalbritish

   Moving in a circular path or direction.

   Rundherum

   • The Earth goes round the Sun.
   • She turned round to see who was calling her.
   • The children ran round the playground.

   Synonymeaboutaround

2. To a specific placeA2informalbritish

   Used to indicate movement to a particular location or area.

   Zu einem bestimmten Ort

   • Come round to my house later.
   • I'll bring the documents round to your office.
   • He invited us round for dinner.

   Synonymearoundbyover

3. In all directionsB1informalbritish

   Surrounding or in various directions.

   Rundherum

   • She looked round the room for her keys.
   • The news spread round the whole town quickly.
   • He passed the plate round so everyone could take some food.

   Synonymeaboutall-aroundaround

• Substantiv, das einen Abschnitt, eine Sitzung oder einen Teil eines Wettkampfs, Spiels oder Prozesses bezeichnet; kann sich auch auf eine runde Form oder einen runden Gegenstand beziehen.

A noun referring to a stage, session, or segment of a competition, game, or process; also can refer to a circular shape or object.

1. Circular shapeA1formal

   A shape that is curved and without sharp angles, like a circle or sphere.

   Runde

   • She drew a perfect round on the paper.
   • The children sat in a round on the floor.
   • The table has a smooth round.

   Synonymeballcirclediscglobelooporbringsphere

2. Stage of a competitionA2formal

   One of a series of stages in a contest, game, or competition.

   Runde

   • He was eliminated in the first round of the tournament.
   • The boxer won the match in the third round.
   • The next round of the competition starts next week.

   Synonymeboutheatlevelphasestageturn

3. Session of drinksB1informalbritish

   A session where drinks are bought for a group of people, often in a pub.

   Runde (Getränke)

   • It's my round; what would you like to drink?
   • He bought a round of beers for everyone.
   • We had a few rounds at the pub last night.

   Synonymeshoutturn

4. Bullet or shotB2formal

   A single shot from a gun or a bullet.

   Schuss

   • The soldier fired a round from his rifle.
   • He had only a few rounds left in his magazine.
   • The police officer discharged a warning round.

   Synonymebulletcartridgeshellshotslug

• Verb, das verwendet wird, um eine Handlung zu bezeichnen, bei der etwas eine runde Form erhält, ein Weg oder Prozess abgeschlossen wird oder eine Zahl auf den nächsten ganzzahligen Wert gerundet wird.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something circular, completing a journey or process, or adjusting a number to the nearest whole value.

1. Make circularB1formal

   To give a round shape to something; to form into a curve or circle.

   Rund machen

   • She rounded the edges of the wooden table.
   • The potter rounded the clay into a perfect sphere.
   • He carefully rounded the corners of the paper.

   Synonymearchbendbowcirclecurveloopround off

2. Go aroundB1formal

   To travel around or pass by something, especially a corner or obstacle.

   Umgehen

   • The car rounded the corner at high speed.
   • We rounded the bend and saw the ocean.
   • The ship rounded the cape safely.

   Synonymebypasscircumnavigatecircumventgo aroundpassskirtturn

3. Complete or finishB2informal

   To bring something to a satisfactory conclusion or to make it whole.

   Abrunden

   • Let's round off the evening with a toast.
   • He rounded out his education with a year abroad.
   • The team rounded up the project with a final meeting.

   Synonymecapclosecompleteconcludecrownculminateendfinish

   Antonymeabandonbegincancelceasecommencehaltstartstop

4. Collect or gatherB1informal

   To bring together people, animals, or things into one place.

   Zusammentreiben

   • The cowboy rounded up the cattle.
   • She rounded up the children for dinner.
   • We need to round up all the volunteers for the event.

   Synonymeassemblecollectcorralgatherherdmusterrally

   Antonymedispersescatterseparate

Phrasal-Variantenround downround offround outround up