Round-trip ticket
A train or bus or plane ticket that allows one to go to the destination and then later return home.We purchased a round-trip ticket because it... Read more →
Round-robin tournament/contest
A game or contest in which each player or team plays every other player or team in turn.A round-robin tournament was held in order to choose the... Read more →
Round-robin meeting/discussion/debate
A meeting or discussion in which each person in a group takes part.We had a round-robin panel discussion on what we could do to help protect the... Read more →
Round-robin letter
A letter written by a group of people with each person writing part of the letter.We sent a round-robin letter to the other members of the staff... Read more →
Round out (something)
To finish something by doing something special. We rounded out the celebration with a meal in a restaurant.
Round off (something)
To change a number to the next higher or lower whole number. We rounded off the figure as it was much too big.
Rough up (someone) rough (someone) up
To attack or hurt someone physically.The three men roughed up the waiter at the hotel and were arrested by the police.
Rough seas ahead
Many difficulties and challenges are coming in the near future.It appears that there will be rough seas ahead in the economy.
Rough it
To live in uncomfortable conditions without the usual comforts (such as on a camping trip).We were forced to rough it for a few days when the... Read more →
Rooted to the spot
To be unable to move because of fear or surprise.The boy was rooted to the spot as he watched the dog attack the rabbit.