round off

round off
verb
1. make round (Freq. 1)
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round the edges

Syn: ↑round, ↑round out
Derivationally related forms: ↑rounder (for: ↑round)
Hypernyms: ↑shape, ↑form
Hyponyms: ↑purse
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

2. bring to a highly developed, finished, or refined state
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polish your social manners

Syn: ↑polish, ↑round, ↑polish up, ↑brush up
Derivationally related forms: ↑polish (for: ↑polish)
Hypernyms: ↑perfect, ↑hone
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something

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Something ——s something

3. express as a round number
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round off the amount

Syn: ↑round down, ↑round out, ↑round
Hypernyms: ↑change, ↑alter, ↑modify
Verb Frames:
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Somebody ——s something


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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