Definition of 'all-round'

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all-round

regional note: in AM, also use all-around

1. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

An all-round person is good at a lot of different skills, academic subjects, or sports.

He is a great all-round player.

2. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

All-round means doing or relating to all aspects of a job or activity.

He demonstrated the all-round skills of a quarterback.

...if you want the best all-round quality of life.

...an excellent all-round guide on how to shop for the very best foods.

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all round

phrase

You say all round to emphasize that something affects all parts of a situation or all members of a group.

[mainly British, emphasis]

It ought to make life much easier all round.

Nerves are frayed all round.

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all-round in British

adjective

efficient in all respects, esp in sport; versatile

an all-round player

comprehensive; many-sided; not narrow

an all-round education

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all-round in American

(ˈɔlˈraʊnd ; ôlˈroundˈ)

adjective, adverb

var. of

all-around

Example sentences containing 'all-round'

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Make that champagne all round. Times, Sunday Times (2016)He is much better all round and can actually play. Times, Sunday Times (2015)You can also claim the time and love you need to make life better all round with no regrets or guilt. The Sun (2009)But pain all round doesn't make you feel any better. Times, Sunday Times (2009)Again, it makes sense all round. Times, Sunday Times (2009)He has to give weight away all round but it comes at the perfect time ahead of Cheltenham. The Sun (2012)The result of his first experiment seemed highly satisfactory to him, and he determined to go on and make things lively all round. Jerome K. Jerome Three Men in a Boat (1889)How can I make things easier all round? The Sun (2014)Drinks, as they say, all round. Times, Sunday Times (2012)Great entertainment all round, and much cheaper than a Eurostar ticket. Times, Sunday Times (2008)To have the old fox in the club but not in charge, with due respect all round, makes little sense. Times, Sunday Times (2010)After three hours, I am speaking much better all round. Times, Sunday Times (2008)There is no getting away from the family's pride in their illustrious ancestor: reminders of his life were dotted all round the house. Times, Sunday Times (2012)

You will do well to find a better all-round performance this season. The Sun (2016)A great all-round cleanser that has a very pleasant floral smell. The Sun (2016)I am not happy losing but our all-round performance has been really good. Times, Sunday Times (2016)It is a great all-round website, the best value for money. The Sun (2016)It was a superb diving catch by the wicketkeeper, rounding off a good all-round display in the field by the tourists. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Now he is a much more all-round player. Times, Sunday Times (2008)This was an all-round great performance under tremendous pressure. The Sun (2011)Swimming is usually a good all-round exercise but shoulder injuries can occur. The Sun (2012)This is a fine win and all-round performance by the team. Times, Sunday Times (2014)He is the best all-round player in the world. The Sun (2009)It gives me a great all-round general knowledge. The Sun (2014)The goals flowed in a cracking all-round performance. The Sun (2010)He is a very good all-round player. Times, Sunday Times (2016)He owns the stage when he is out there and is a great all-round entertainer. The Sun (2010)The all-round performance in the field spoke volumes. Times, Sunday Times (2006)He has become a really good all-round team player. Times, Sunday Times (2007)He had a great all-round game and ticked all the boxes in all parts of the game. The Sun (2012)It was a good result and a good all-round performance against a decent side. Times, Sunday Times (2014)Came close to capping great all-round display with winner. The Sun (2012)But his all-round performances all season have been very good. The Sun (2013)They are both good all-round players. The Sun (2012) Great finish and all-round striking performance. The Sun (2011)C is an important antioxidant and good for all-round health. Smith, Drew Food Watch (1994)A cloudy head and poor all-round performance. The Sun (2015)He is an all-round entertainer. The Sun (2013)Overall it was all-round good. Times, Sunday Times (2016)Plus it can be worn with tights in winter and without in the spring so a good all-round 7 buy. The Sun (2016)Youngsters are eager to get a good all-round experience since the cap on tuition fees was raised to 9,000 a year. The Sun (2012)WELL who doesn't like a good all-round package? The Sun (2014)