Around | Meaning of around

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around (preposition)
Defining a circle or closed curve containing a thing.

around (preposition)
Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.
We walked around the football field.  She went around the track fifty times.

around (preposition)
Following a path which curves near an object, with the object on the inside of the curve.
The road took a brief detour around the large rock formation, then went straight on.

around (preposition)
At various places in.

around (adverb)
Generally.

around (adverb)
From place to place.
There are rumors going around that the company is bankrupt.
She went around the office and got everyone to sign the card.
Look around and see what you find.
We moved the furniture around in the living room.

around (adverb)
From one state or condition to an opposite or very different one; with a metaphorical change in direction; bringing about awareness or agreement.
The team wasn't doing well, but the new coach really turned things around.
He used to stay up late but his new girlfriend changed that around.

around (adverb)
Used with verbs to indicate repeated or continuous action, or in numerous locations or with numerous people.
Stop kidding around. I'm serious.
I asked around, and no-one really liked it.
Shopping around can get you a better deal.
When are you going to stop whoring around, find a nice girl, and give us grandchildren?

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January 24, 2019

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