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."
separable
put round
B2 informal separable transitive
To spread a piece of information, a rumor, or a message among a group of people; also to circulate something physical among a group.
In plain English
To tell a lot of people the same thing, or to pass something around a group.
What does "put round" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
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?"
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To place something in a circular path so everyone receives it — partially transparent in the physical sense.
Actually means
To tell a lot of people the same thing, or to pass something around a group.
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "put round"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
word rumor message notice drinks document
How to conjugate "put round"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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