What does round up mean?
Round up means (US, agriculture) An activity in which cattle are herded together in order to be inspected, counted, branded or shipped..
Round up
Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
Meaning
(US, agriculture) An activity in which cattle are herded together in order to be inspected, counted, branded or shipped..
Definitions by Sense
- (US, agriculture) An activity in which cattle are herded together in order to be inspected, counted, branded or shipped.
- (law enforcement) The similar police activity of gathering together suspects.
- The forcible gathering together of any particular group of people.
- The summary to a news bulletin.
- An upward curvature or convexity, as in the deck of a vessel.
- The finishing of an arrangement.
Example Sentences
Vichy's antisemitism as codified in the National Revolution was well established, and the first massive roundup of foreign Jews had taken place the previous fall.
The BBC is to launch its first "vodcasts"—the video version of podcasts—with a weekly roundup from shows including the Ten O'Clock News, Newsnight and Question Time.\
Synonyms for round up
Antonyms for round up
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Word Forms
- roundups
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for round up?
Common synonyms include muster.
What is the opposite of round up?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use round up in a sentence?
Vichy's antisemitism as codified in the National Revolution was well established, and the first massive roundup of foreign Jews had taken place the previous fall.
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