Round off to Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ

ROWN-dawf-TOO, ROWN-dawf-tuh, ROWN-dawf-tih

UK

ɹˈaʊnd/ /ˈɒf/ /tˈuː

rown-DOF-too

Definition

To adjust a number to the nearest specific value (like the nearest whole number, ten, or decimal place). Often used in math and finance.

Usage & Nuances

Used in technical, academic, and daily contexts when estimating or simplifying numbers. Common with 'to the nearest...' (e.g., 'round off to the nearest ten'). Do not confuse with 'round up' (increase to next highest) or 'round down' (decrease). Formal and informal use.

• Spanish: redondear a
• Portuguese (BR): arredondar para
• Portuguese (PT): arredondar a
• Chinese (Simplified): 四舍五入到
• Chinese (Traditional): 四捨五入到
• Hindi: पूरा करके (किसी संख्या तक) लाना
• Arabic: تقريب إلى
• Bengali: সর্বাধিক কাছে সম্পূর্ণ সংখ্যা করা
• Russian: округлить до
• Japanese: 〜に四捨五入する
• Vietnamese: làm tròn đến
• Korean: ~까지 반올림하다
• Turkish: yuvarlamak
• Urdu: گول کر دینا (کسی عدد تک)
• Indonesian: pembulatan ke

Example Sentences

Please round off to the nearest whole number.

basic

We always round off to two decimal places in our reports.

basic

Can you round off to the nearest hundred for simplicity?

basic

If it's 12.8, just round off to 13.

natural

We had to round off to the nearest dollar when entering the prices.

natural

You can round off to save time on long calculations.

natural