round out

verb

1. to make or become bigger or plumper; fill out, esp so as to be symmetrical

2. to round up (a number)

Idioms and Phrases

See round off , def. 2.

Grow or develop to a round form, as in The tree was spindly when first planted, but it has since rounded out nicely . [c. 1900]

Example Sentences

Spain remained the most popular travel destination abroad, being selected by just under a third of travellers, with France, Italy, the USA, and Greece rounding out the top five.

From BBC

“Demon Slayer,” “The Conjuring: Last Rites” and “The Strangers: Chapter 2” rounded out the top five.

From Los Angeles Times

Scott Jacoby of “That Certain Summer” and Anthony Murphy of “Tom Brown’s School Days,” who both won in 1973 at 16 and 17, respectively, round out the short list.

From Los Angeles Times

The Rams drafted Hunter in the fourth round out of Auburn because of his power style and breakaway ability.

From Los Angeles Times

This year, they selected Hunter in the fourth round out of Auburn because of his tough running style and ability to elude would-be tacklers beyond the second level of the defense.

From Los Angeles Times

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