ラウンド
Meanings
1
noun-modifying (irregular)
Prenominal use describing something round in shape, such as a table or collar.
We placed a round table in the meeting room.
2
A timed segment of a boxing match.
He won by KO in the third round.
3
A complete circuit of a golf course.
I booked a round of golf for the weekend.
4
A stage or heat in a tournament or contest.
He advanced past the qualifying round.
5
A series of meetings or negotiations, often used for international trade talks.
A new trade round will begin next month.
Usage patterns
- 第〈数〉ラウンドthe nth round (of a boxing match or contest)
He was knocked out in the third round.
- 〈場所〉でラウンドするto play a round of golf at a place
I'm planning to play a round of golf at a nearby course this weekend.
- 新ラウンドを開始するto start a new round of talks or negotiations
The two countries agreed to start a new round of trade negotiations.
- 次のラウンドに進むto advance to the next round
The team advanced to the next round of the championship tournament.