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  • 11round-table — /rownd tay beuhl/, adj. noting or pertaining to a conference, discussion, or deliberation in which each participant has equal status, equal time to present views, etc.: round table discussions. [1820 30] * * * roundˈ table adjective Meeting on… …

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  • 12round table — noun [usu. as modifier] an assembly where parties meet on equal terms for discussion: round table talks …

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  • 13round-table — adj [only before noun] a round table discussion is one in which everyone can talk about things in an equal way round table discussion/meeting/talks …

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  • 14round-table — adj [only before noun] a round table discussion is one in which everyone can talk about things in an equal way round table discussion/meeting/talks …

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  • 15round — I [[t]ra͟ʊnd[/t]] PREPOSITION AND ADVERB USES ♦♦ (Round is an adverb and preposition that has the same meanings as around . Round is often used with verbs of movement, such as walk and drive , and also in phrasal verbs such as get round and hand… …

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  • 16round — round1 W2S2 [raund] adv, prep especially BrE also around 1.) surrounding or on all sides of something or someone ▪ We sat round the table playing cards. ▪ Gather round! I have an important announcement to make. ▪ He put his arm gently round her… …

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  • 17round — 1 /raUnd/ adjective 1 shaped like a circle: a round table | Jamie s eyes grew round with delight. 2 shaped like a ball: a plant with small round berries 3 fat and curved: Charlie had a chubby face and round cheeks. 4 a round number is a whole… …

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  • 18round — I UK [raʊnd] / US adverb, preposition British *** Summary: Round can be used in the following ways: as a preposition (followed by a noun): We travelled round the country. as an adverb (without a following noun): She turned round and ran back to… …

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  • 19round — round1 [ raund ] adjective *** 1. ) shaped like a circle or a ball: Don t worry if the balls of dough aren t perfectly round. A round table will seat more people than a square one. Which hairstyles would look good with a round face like mine? 2.… …

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  • 20round*/*/*/ — [raʊnd] adv, preposition British I 1) in circles moving in a circular way The children were dancing round in a circle.[/ex] The bird flew round and round the room, unable to escape.[/ex] 2) in or to many places in or to many different parts or… …

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