come round
phrasal verb·3 senses·particle round
Meanings
Visit someone briefly at their home
British. Americans say come around or come over. Compare the regional counterpart.
Why “round”? You make a short visit, then leave again.
“Come round for tea.”
“Nina came round for a quick chat.”
Eventually accept a different point of view
Compare the regional counterpart.
Why “round”? Someone slowly changes their mind and agrees.
“He'll come round in time.”
“Maya came round after hearing the reasons.”
Regain consciousness after fainting or anaesthesia
Compare the regional counterpart.
Why “round”? Energy returns. A person wakes after being unconscious.
“She came round after the operation.”
“Omar came round in the ambulance.”
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come by
A contrast learners often mix up
Pay a brief visit to someone; Get or find something, often when it is difficult
come over
A contrast learners often mix up
Visit someone's house or place; Be felt by someone suddenly; Give a particular impression; Change to support a different side or opinion
ask round
Same round pattern: visit
Invite someone to visit one's home; Make enquiries among many people
bring round
Same round pattern: changing minds
Persuade someone to change their opinion; Help someone regain consciousness
drop round
Same round pattern: visit
Make an unplanned visit to someone
get round
Same round pattern: changing minds
Travel from one place to another, especially when difficult; Persuade someone to do what you want by gentle means; Find a way to deal with or avoid a problem or rule; Finally find time to do something postponed
invite round
Same round pattern: visit
Ask someone to visit your home
nip round
Same round pattern: visit
Visit very briefly nearby
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