end around

noun

Football.

1. a play on offense in which an end, after running into the backfield, takes a handoff and attempts to run around the opposite end of the line.

Word History and Origins

Origin of end around¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The championship games would end around 11:30 p.m. at the Sports Arena and watching the fans interact and go crazy was memorable itself.

From Los Angeles Times

Lord Mandelson will replace Dame Karen Pierce, whose term in Washington DC is due to end around the time Trump enters the White House on Monday.

From BBC

Smith recently suggested to The Times that the band may come to an end around their 50th anniversary in 2029, by which time he will be 70.

From BBC

One of the heroes for Kansas City was rookie receiver Xavier Worthy, who scored a pair of touchdowns on a 21-yard end around and a 35-yard throw from Patrick Mahomes.

From Los Angeles Times

Court proceedings normally end around 4:30 in the afternoon though on rare occasions, we might work beyond that.

From Seattle Times