around
US /ɚˈaʊnd/
preposition, adverb Foundation · A2 Đời sống hằng ngày
Definition
in the area or vicinity
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
The tour guide showed us around the old town this morning.
Synonyms
- approximately(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
- roughly(of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct
Collocations
- Easy look aroundto direct one's gaze or examine regarding around
- Medium turnaround strategy for the firmdescribing turnaround strategy for the firm (time need to prepare a vessel or ship for a return trip)
- Hard build consensus around key reformsto construct, develop, or establish regarding consensus around key reforms
- Very Hard circle around contentious clausesto circle around contentious clauses, meaning to travel around something
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.