round to
C1 neutral inseparable both
In simple words
To wake up after being unconscious, or (on a boat) to turn the boat into the wind.
Literal meaning: To turn around to (face something) — fairly transparent in the nautical sense.
Meanings
1 C1
idiomatic
neutral
To regain consciousness after fainting or being knocked out.
"She rounded to a few minutes after the accident and asked for water."
Grammar: inseparable
2 C1 neutral
Nautical: to turn a boat so that its bow faces into the wind.
"The captain ordered the crew to round to before lowering the anchor."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
The 'regain consciousness' sense is dated and less common than 'come round' or 'come to'. The nautical sense (to turn a vessel into the wind) is the more active, specialised use. Context makes the sense clear.
Commonly used with
wind vessel consciousness anchor bow heading
Forms
Base
round to
I/you/we/they
3rd person
rounds to
he/she/it
Past simple
rounded to
yesterday
Past participle
rounded to
have + pp
-ing form
rounding to
continuous
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