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All round

Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Round \Round\, adv.
   1. On all sides; around.

            Round he throws his baleful eyes.     --Milton.

   2. Circularly; in a circular form or manner; by revolving or
      reversing one's position; as, to turn one's head round; a
      wheel turns round.

   3. In circumference; as, a ball is ten inches round.

   4. From one side or party to another; as to come or turn
      round, -- that is, to change sides or opinions.

   5. By or in a circuit; by a course longer than the direct
      course; back to the starting point.

   6. Through a circle, as of friends or houses.

            The invitations were sent round accordingly. --Sir
                                                  W. Scott.

   7. Roundly; fully; vigorously. [Obs.] --Chaucer.

   {All round}, over the whole place; in every direction.

   {All-round}, of general capacity; as, an all-round man.
      [Colloq.]

   {To bring one round}.
      (a) To cause one to change his opinions or line of
          conduct.
      (b) To restore one to health. [Colloq.]
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