around · adv
be around
B2 If someone is around, they are present in a place.
Dictionary examples:
Will you be around next week? (12.3)
Roger isn't around at the moment - can I help instead? (15.9)
around (TO/IN A PLACE)
A2 to or in different parts of a place
Dictionary examples:
The clumsy waiter danced around tables, spilling drinks on everyone. (0.0)
My dog chased his tail around the room, trying to catch it. (0.0)
The clumsy clown ran around the circus, chasing his runaway nose. (0.0)
She went into town and spent two hours just walking around. (18.4)
I'm going to fly to Peru and travel around for six weeks. (19.8)
around (IN A CIRCLE/CIRCULAR MOVEMENT)
B1 in a circle or with circular movement
Dictionary examples:
The ceiling fan went around, blowing the teacher's wig off in class. (0.0)
The office chair went around and around as Tom pretended to be dizzy. (0.0)
The pizza chef tossed the dough around, accidentally hitting a customer's face. (0.0)
This switch makes the wheels go around. (24.5)
She passed a plate of biscuits around. (48.5)
around (OPPOSITE DIRECTION)
B1 to the opposite direction
Dictionary examples:
The teacher turned around and caught the students making funny faces at her. (0.0)
The chef spun around to grab salt, but knocked over all the pots. (0.0)
The clumsy waiter spun around and accidentally threw spaghetti at the customers. (0.0)
Jonny turned around and looked at her. (16.3)
The pianist spun around on the stool and faced his audience. (83.6)
around (EXISTING)
C2 present or available
Dictionary examples:
Cell phones have been around for years now. (27.4)