Question 1

What does "close round" mean?

Accepted Answer

To encircle or surround someone or something by forming a ring.

Question 2

How do you use "close round" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The children closed round the injured bird, curious and protective.

Question 3

Is "close round" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"close round" is formal — used mainly in written or official contexts. Largely literary or formal register. More common in British English. Often used to describe hands closing around an object, or a crowd encircling a person. The American equivalent typically uses 'around' rather than 'round.'

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