put round
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To tell a lot of people the same thing, or to pass something around a group.
Literal meaning: To place something in a circular path so everyone receives it — partially transparent in the physical sense.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To spread a story, rumor, or piece of information among people.
"She put it round that the company would be hiring again in the spring."
Grammar: separable
2 B1 neutral
To pass something physical around a group of people so each person can see or take some.
"Could you put round the sign-up sheet so everyone can add their name?"
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Primarily British English. The information sense ('put it round that...') is close to 'put about.' Can also refer to passing food, drink, or a document around a group. Largely informal and conversational.
Commonly used with
word rumor message notice drinks document
Forms
Base
put round
I/you/we/they
3rd person
puts round
he/she/it
Past simple
put round
yesterday
Past participle
put round
have + pp
-ing form
putting round
continuous
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