wheel round
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle round
Meanings
Turn quickly to face a different direction
Why “round”? Round can show a curved path, a change of direction, or being at a nearby place.
“He wheeled round at the noise.”
“The guard wheeled round at the shout.”
Don't confuse with
Wheel round means turn quickly to face a different direction. Wheel in means bring something in on wheels.
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Sink In connects verbs by particle pattern, contrast pairs, and shared base verbs.
wheel in
A contrast learners often mix up
Bring something in on wheels
be round
Same round pattern: circle
Be in the opposite order or direction; Be at someone's home or another nearby place for a short visit
get round
Same round pattern: circle
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
go round
Same round pattern: circle
Travel in a circular path or loop; Of news or rumour, spread among a group
look round
Same round pattern: circle
Inspect a place by looking in different directions
show round
Same round pattern: circle
Take someone on a tour of a place
spin round
Same round pattern: circle
Turn quickly to face a different direction
swing round
Same round pattern: circle
Rotate sharply on a pivot to face a new direction
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