Others (Around)

to move furniture or objects to make a room look different

She changed the living room around for a fresh feel.

(of a group of people) to gather closely around a specific point of interest

As the magician began his performance, children started to crowd around to witness the magic tricks.

to finally find the time, motivation, or opportunity to do something that has been postponed or delayed

I need to get around to organizing my closet this weekend.

to strike someone or something multiple times

The boxer is knocking around his opponent with heavy punches.

to turn your head to see the surroundings

I looked around the garden, admiring the beautiful flowers.

to spend time playing, exploring, or making adjustments to something, usually for fun or improvement

She has messed around with different recipes to create the perfect dish.

to focus on something or someone as the primary subject or point of interest

The plot of the movie revolves around a detective solving a complex mystery.

to happen again, especially in a repeated manner

The school's fundraising events always seem to roll around when everyone is already busy with other commitments.

to help someone with tasks they should handle independently

She's tired of running around after her grown son, who should be more independent.

to show interesting aspects of a location to someone unfamiliar with it

She showed the guests around the city, pointing out famous landmarks.

to move things so that each is in a different place than before

The coach switched the players around to test different team configurations.

to show someone the important parts of a place by walking through it together

I'll take you around the campus to show you the key facilities.

to cause a significant and positive change in something

She turned around her academic performance with dedicated study habits.

to find a solution to overcome a problem or obstacle

She worked around the lack of resources by leveraging external partnerships.

(of ideas, rumors, etc.) to be widely discussed or heard among people without a known or confirmed source

Rumors of a new merger are floating around the company, but no one knows the details.

to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like

Sarah knows how to get around her parents and convince them to extend her curfew.

to rotate or spin around an axis or center point

The ceiling fan blades go around to circulate air in the room.

to pass something, such as an object, information, or food, to everyone in a group of people

During the meeting, she handed around a document for everyone to review.

to distribute something among a group of people

The teacher passed around a list of supplies needed for the project.

to avoid or evade addressing a particular issue or topic directly in conversation

During the meeting, the manager skillfully danced around the sensitive topic of budget cuts.

to deliberately avoid discussing a difficult subject or addressing a problem

Skirting around uncomfortable conversations is not always the best approach.

to completely change one's decision or opinion

After hearing all the arguments, she finally came around and agreed to join us.

to visit someone casually or unexpectedly

Feel free to drop around anytime you're in the neighborhood; we'd love to catch up.

to have guests or people at one's home for a visit

She enjoys having her friends around during the holidays.

to ask someone to come to one's home or another location, usually for a social visit or gathering

We decided to invite around a few friends for a casual dinner party on Saturday night.