Have round Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈɹaʊnd
HAV ROWND
hav/ /ɹˈaʊnd
HAV ROWND
Definition
To invite someone to your home for a visit, a meal, or an event.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and mostly British English; US English often says 'have over.' Usually used for friends or acquaintances, not formal gatherings. Sometimes followed by 'for' (e.g., 'have you round for dinner').
Spanish: invitar a casa - recibir en casaPortuguese (BR): convidar para casa - receber em casaPortuguese (PT): convidar para casa - receber em casaChinese (Simplified): 请到家里来做客Chinese (Traditional): 請到家裡來作客Hindi: घर पर बुलानाArabic: دعوة إلى المنزلBengali: বাড়িতে আমন্ত্রণ করা - ঘরে ডাকাRussian: пригласить в гостиJapanese: 家に招くVietnamese: mời đến nhà chơiKorean: 집에 초대하다Turkish: evine davet etmekUrdu: گھر بلاناIndonesian: mengundang ke rumah
Example Sentences
We will have round some friends this Saturday.
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I'd like to have round my neighbors for coffee.
basic
My parents love to have round the family during the holidays.
basic
Let me know if you want me to have round anyone else.
natural
We haven't had round anyone in ages—it'll be fun!
natural
I'm going to have round a few people after work if you want to join.
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