around

IN A CIRCLE

A2on every side of something, or moving in a circle

• We sat around the fire.
• The earth goes around the sun.

IN DIFFERENT PLACES

A2to or in different parts of a place

• She travelled around Europe for a year.
• He showed me around the office.

APPROXIMATELY

A2used to give a number, time or amount that is not exact

• I'll be there around six.
• It costs around fifty dollars.

ON THE OTHER SIDE

B1to or on the other side of something

• The shop is just around the corner.

TURN

A2so that you face the opposite direction

• She turned around and smiled.
• Turn the car around.

PRESENT

B1present or available in a place

• Is your manager around?
• Smartphones have been around for many years.

WITHOUT PURPOSE

B1in different places without a clear plan

• We just walked around for a while.
• Stop messing around and do your homework.