HyperDic: roundup

English > 3 senses of the word roundup:
NOUNactroundupthe activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold
communicationroundupa summary list
actroundupthe systematic gathering up of suspects by the police
roundup > pronunciation
Soundsraw'ndah.p
Rhymesarchbishop ... worship: 69 rhymes with ahp...
English > roundup: 3 senses > noun 1, act
MeaningThe activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold.
BroaderranchingFarming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
Verbsround upseek out and bring together
English > roundup: 3 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA summary list; as in e.g. "a news roundup".
Broadersummary, sum-upA brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
Spanishlista de novedades, resumen
English > roundup: 3 senses > noun 3, act
MeaningThe systematic gathering up of suspects by the police.
Example"a mass roundup of suspects"
Broaderpolice work, police investigationThe investigation of criminal activities
Verbsround upseek out and bring together

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