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round something off1Make the edges or corners of something smooth: round off the spars with a soft plastic fitting...- The sharp edges, corners and points have been rounded off and smoothed away.
- The square edges will be rounded off to prevent further damage to the wall.
- I tested the tip of one, but evidently they were purely aesthetic, the tips and edges were rounded off so that they couldn't possibly harm anyone.
Synonyms smooth off, plane off, sand off, level off 1.1Complete something in a satisfying or suitable way: a pint at the pub will round off the day nicely...- After a highly enjoyable day sightseeing, we decided to round things off with a pub meal before going home.
- The first group of children to complete the course before Christmas rounded it off with a small party and seven new children started on January 12.
- With a combination of acrylic, watercolour and photographic work, his diverse collection is rounded off by a self-made video, adding an eerie auditory aspect to the exhibit.
Synonyms complete, finish off, crown, cap, top off, conclude, close, bring to a close/end, end See parent entry: round |