Win around Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɪn/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
WIN-uh-ROWND, WIN-uh-ROUND
wˈɪn/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
WIN-uh-ROUND
Definition
To persuade someone to agree with you, support you, or change their mind in your favor, often after some effort.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often used with people or groups you initially disagree with. Common forms: 'win someone around/over/to your side'. Not about winning a prize or game. Implies changing minds through persistence or charm.
Spanish: convencer - ganarse (a alguien)Portuguese (BR): convencer - conquistar (alguém)Portuguese (PT): convencer - conquistar (alguém)Chinese (Simplified): 说服 - 使（某人）转变立场Chinese (Traditional): 說服 - 使（某人）轉變立場Hindi: मनोबल जीतना - राज़ी करनाArabic: إقناع - كسب ود (شخص)Bengali: মন জয় করা - কাউকে নিজের পক্ষে আনাRussian: уговорить - расположить к себеJapanese: 説得する - 味方にするVietnamese: thuyết phục - làm ai đó thay đổi ý kiếnKorean: 설득하다 - 마음을 돌리다Turkish: ikna etmek - gönlünü kazanmakUrdu: رام کرنا - اپنا ہمنوا بناناIndonesian: meyakinkan - membujuk
Example Sentences
It took her weeks to win around her parents.
basic
The team managed to win around the new manager.
basic
He tried to win around his classmates with kind words.
basic
At first, nobody liked his idea, but he eventually won them around.
natural
She’s pretty stubborn, but a little patience might win her around.
natural
It’s tough, but if you make your case, you might win them around in the end.
natural