round on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To turn and attack someone or something.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As a group of policemen went past him, one of them rounded on him, grabbing him by the arm.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “round on” mean?
To turn and attack someone or something.
Is “round on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.