Meaning of the word "round up" in English
What does "round up" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
round up
US /ˈraʊnd ʌp/
UK /ˈraʊnd ʌp/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to collect or gather people or things
Example:
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The police decided to round up all the suspects.
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We need to round up some volunteers for the event.
2.
to increase a number to the nearest whole number or to the nearest multiple of ten, hundred, etc.
Example:
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Please round up the total to the nearest dollar.
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The bill came to $19.75, so I decided to round up to $20.
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