Definition & Meaning of "around"

close by or nearby a place or area

toward random or various directions

by a circular or circuitous route

in a circle or circular motion

in circumference

to a particular destination either specified or understood

in or to a reversed position or direction

from beginning to end; throughout

used to indicate a central point or reference that serves as a basis for activities or discussions

used to indicate movement in a circular or surrounding path

used to indicate a general location or an area near a specific point