win around
B2 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To make someone change their mind so they like your idea or support you.
Literal meaning: To cause someone to turn around toward your side — as if physically turning a person to face you.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To persuade someone who was resistant or sceptical to support you, agree with your plan, or change their opinion in your favour.
"The new manager struggled at first, but she eventually won the team around with her calm leadership style."
Grammar: separable
2 B2
idiomatic
informal
To regain someone's affection, loyalty, or approval after a period of disagreement or estrangement.
"He sent flowers every day for a week, hoping to win her around after their argument."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Chiefly British English. Used with a person as object. Often implies persistence or effort over time. The variant 'win round' is equally common in British English.
Commonly used with
skeptic critic voter audience opponent doubter
Forms
Base
win around
I/you/we/they
3rd person
wins around
he/she/it
Past simple
won around
yesterday
Past participle
won around
have + pp
-ing form
winning around
continuous
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