round off — to bring something to a satisfying or fitting conclusion
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to bring something to a satisfying or fitting conclusion
Pronunciation (IPA): /raʊnd ɔːf/
Example Sentences
- He rounded off his birthday party by singing a hilarious karaoke song off-key.
- Let's round off this meeting with one last terrible joke.
- Please round off your answer to two decimal places.
round off
VERB[/raʊnd ɔːf/]
to bring something to a satisfying or fitting conclusion
The chef rounds off the meal with a delicate chocolate soufflé.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The phrase 'round off' combines 'round', derived from Old French 'rond' meaning circular or spherical, with the particle 'off' (from Old English) meaning to complete or finish. The expression evolved from the literal sense of making something circular to figurative uses: rounding numbers to their nearest convenient value, and completing or finishing tasks neatly.
Breakdown
round (from Old French rond, meaning to make circular or smooth) + off (Old English particle denoting completion or removal). The combination creates the dual sense of making something neat through mathematical rounding or bringing something to a proper finish.
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📝Examples
“He rounded off his birthday party by singing a hilarious karaoke song off-key.”
“Let's round off this meeting with one last terrible joke.”
“Please round off your answer to two decimal places.”
“The chef rounded off the dinner with a rich chocolate cake.”
“She rounded off her presentation by accidentally dropping all her notes.”
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