roundup
Roundup (noun) means the act of gathering cattle together, or by extension, gathering people (such as suspects) together. Example: “The ranchers organized a roundup before winter.”
noun
1
The act of gathering cattle together, or by extension, gathering people (such as suspects) together.
"The ranchers organized a roundup before winter."
"Police carried out a roundup of known gang members."
2
A brief summary that pulls together the main points of recent news or events.
"Here's a quick roundup of this week's top stories."
How to use roundup
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither literally herding animals/people together, or a short summary of recent news.
Common pairings
news roundup
cattle roundup
weekly roundup
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Etymology
A compound noun formed from the phrasal verb "round up."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “roundup” mean?
The word “roundup” means the act of gathering cattle together, or by extension, gathering people (such as suspects) together. In plain terms, either literally herding animals/people together, or a short summary of recent news.
How do you use “roundup” in a sentence?
Here is “roundup” used in a sentence: “The ranchers organized a roundup before winter.”
What is another word for “roundup”?
Words with a similar meaning to “roundup” include muster.
What part of speech is “roundup”?
“Roundup” is a noun.
Is “roundup” a common word?
“Roundup” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “roundup” have?
“Roundup” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of gathering cattle together, or by extension, gathering people (such as suspects) together.
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