1 B2 idiomatic informal
To persuade someone who was reluctant, sceptical, or opposed to agree with or support you.
"It took months to win the board round, but they finally approved the new project."
separable
win round
B2 informal separable transitive
To persuade someone who was previously reluctant or opposed to change their mind and support you.
In plain English
To make someone who disagreed with you come around to your way of thinking.
What does "win round" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To win someone so they turn round to face you — a transparent spatial metaphor.
Actually means
To make someone who disagreed with you come around to your way of thinking.
Usage tip
Predominantly British English. Functionally identical to 'win over' and 'win around'. Often implies patience or persistence — the person may have been resistant for some time. Common in personal and professional contexts.
Words that pair with "win round"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
sceptic critic parent colleague partner boss
How to conjugate "win round"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
win round
I/you/we/they
3rd person
wins round
he/she/it
Past simple
won round
yesterday
Past participle
won round
have + pp
-ing form
winning round
continuous
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