Around | Mean of around in English Dictionary

/əˈraʊnd/

• in a circle
1. The wheel went/turned around (and around).
2. We kept going around [=(chiefly Brit) round] in circles without getting anywhere.
• in, along, or through a curving path
1. The road goes around [=(chiefly Brit) round] by the lake.
2. Don't take the long way around: I know a shortcut.
• in close from all sides so as to surround someone or something
1. People crowded around [=(chiefly Brit) round] to hear her.

• in many different directions
1. They wandered around [=(chiefly Brit) about] for several hours.
2. He entered the room and looked around.
• in or to many different places
1. People were standing around [=(chiefly Brit) about], talking quietly in small groups.
2. His tools were scattered around [=(chiefly Brit) about] carelessly.
3. She travels around [=(chiefly Brit) about] on business quite a lot.
4. This is a very interesting town: let me show you around.
• in or near a particular area or place
1. We went to the store, but there was no one around. [=there was no one there; (chiefly Brit) there was no one about]
2. Let's wait/stay/stick around awhile.
3. I'm not sure where it is, but it must be around somewhere.
4. It's safer when there are other people around.
5. I'd like to speak to him if he's around.
6. So long, then! (I'll) See you around! [=I'll see you later]
• to a particular place
1. Why don't you come around (to my house) for dinner?
• in the opposite direction
1. She turned (completely) around. [=(less commonly) about, (chiefly Brit) round]
• on all sides of (something or someone)
1. a house with trees (all) around [=(chiefly Brit) round] it
2. The people were seated around the table.
3. A crowd gathered around him.
• so as to circle or surround (something or someone)
1. He tied the rope around his waist.
2. They wrapped the blanket around [=about] her.
3. The Earth revolves/goes/moves around [=(chiefly Brit) round] the Sun.
4. We went all around the lake enjoying the different views.
5. They sailed around the world.
• over or in different parts of (a place)
1. He traveled (all) around [=(chiefly Brit) round] the country.
2. He's a well-known figure around the town.
3. We drove all around the town looking for him.
4. This is a very interesting town: let me show you around it.
5. We took a tour around New England.
6. You can find lots of good restaurants around here.
7. I help her out sometimes around the house.
• on or to another side of (something)
1. We were surprised by what we saw when we walked around the corner.
2. There's another door around the back of the house.
• in the area near to (something or someone)
1. Fish are abundant around [=about, near] the reefs.
2. I'm not sure where it is, but it must be somewhere around here. = It must be around here somewhere.
3. I feel happier when I'm around her.
4. It happened in Naples—or (somewhere) around there.
5. I can tell from/by your accent that you're not from around here.
6. It's safer when there are other people around you.
• near or not far from (something) in time
1. The company was founded (at) around [=about] the turn of the century.
2. a night around [=about] midsummer
• so as to avoid or get past (something)
1. She went around the puddle to avoid getting dirty.
2. We found a way around their objections.
• existing or active
1. She is among the most creative of the artists around [=active, working] today.