round upon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To turn and attack a potential attacker
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Rangers' treatment of Murty was rounded upon by, among others, Rodgers and Neil Lennon, two Celtic men. The Scottish champions' current boss Rodgers said that the club had treated Murty like garbage.
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 upon” mean?
To turn and attack a potential attacker
Is “round upon” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.