Round up

usgb
verb

To find and gather together.

The teacher rounded up the students for a field trip
Visual representation of "round up" - To find and gather together

Often appears as...

  • round up the cattle
  • round up the usual suspects
Definition 1 of 4
Visual representation of "round up"
LampPro Tip 1/3

Active Search

Implies actively finding, not just waiting for things or people to gather.

Illustration for Active Search
We rounded up all the chairs for the meeting.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Quick Assembly

Often suggests urgency or promptness in gathering people or things.

Illustration for Quick Assembly
Quick, round up the volunteers; we're starting now!
LampPro Tip 3/3

Temporary Grouping

Used for temporary or changing groups, not fixed organizations.

Illustration for Temporary Grouping
Let's round up some folks for a pickup basketball game.
Visual representation of the word "Round up"

Never forget "Round up"

Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google PlayGet it from MicrosoftGet it on AppGallery
Chrome

WordUp Chrome Extension

As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.

Get Chrome Extension
Back to top