круго́м — meaning in English

English meaning

• about prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
• around prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.

Senses

круго́м is used for these senses in English:

• about In a circle around; all round; on every side of; on the outside of; around. [from before 1150]
• about-face (military) An abrupt turn to face the opposite direction.
• all around Including everything about a topic; overall, all-encompassing.
• around So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof.
• around So as to surround or be near.

about — full definition

1. prep Concerning a particular subject; on the topic of.
2. prep Surrounding, or in various places within an area.
3. adv Close to a number, amount, or time; approximately.
4. adj On the point of doing something; on the verge of.

around — full definition

1. prep Positioned so as to surround or encircle something.
2. prep Roughly, or in the general area of (a place, time, or amount).
3. adv From place to place, without a fixed destination; or, present nearby.

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