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round out

B2 neutral separable transitive
In simple words

To add the final pieces that make something feel complete and balanced.

Literal meaning: To make something round and complete on the outside — fairly transparent.

Meanings

1 B2 neutral

To add elements that complete or bring balance to something.

"Taking a public speaking course would really round out your professional skill set."

Grammar: separable
2 C1 neutral

To become fuller or more developed in shape or character.

"Her voice rounded out beautifully as she matured as a singer."

Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes

Common in discussions of skills, portfolios, meals, seasons, and careers. Implies that the thing being completed becomes fuller and more well-rounded as a result. More common in American English than British English.

Commonly used with

skills portfolio season career diet experience

Forms

Base
round out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rounds out
he/she/it
Past simple
rounded out
yesterday
Past participle
rounded out
have + pp
-ing form
rounding out
continuous

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