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to round out
[phrase form: round]
01
to improve by making something larger, more complete, etc.
Example
She wanted to round the team out by adding members with diverse skills.
The training program was designed to round out the employees' skill set.
02
to complete something, typically by adding necessary or missing elements
Example
She rounded out her application by attaching a cover letter and references.
He rounded out the team by recruiting a skilled specialist.
03
to make something round, especially to achieve a symmetrical appearance
Example
She rounded out the edges of the clay pot for a smoother finish.
The sculptor used a file to round the corners out of the wooden sculpture.
04
to change a value to the nearest whole or round number
Example
She rounded out the sales figures to the nearest thousand dollars for simplicity.
He rounded out the time estimate to the nearest hour.
05
to become rounder and fuller in shape
Example
As the dough rose, it began to round out, ready for baking.
The peach tree bore fruit, and the peaches began to round out with ripeness.
