in the round

1. Visible from all sides, as in Jerry's done an excellent job in this interview, really portraying the senator in the round. This expression, which dates from about 1800, was at first used for a free-standing piece of sculpture (as opposed to a relief on a wall), and a century later for a theatrical stage (called theater-in-the-round) so placed that the audience could see a performance from all sides. Since the 1920s it has also been used figuratively for someone or something seen three-dimensionally, as in the example.

Example Sentences

All of which makes the decision to play in the round, packed like sardines in a crushed tin can, all the more significant.

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“It became clear as we were talking with the team with Matthew and then designers that we could do it in the round and we could do some things that would blow people’s minds,” Baker said.

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In the night session, Spanish world number one Carlos Alcaraz will play his first match of the tournament when he meets Britain's Cameron Norrie in the round of 32.

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The former WBO champion was fortunate that there were only 10 seconds remaining in the round, and he managed to survive.

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Some of Milei's supporters - like Mr Boggiano - believe there is something else at play in the round criticism of the president: In this view much of it comes down to the opposition trying to "break" what Milei has done, in order to get back into power.

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