Round off Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɹaʊnd/ /ˈɔf

ROWND-awf

UK

ɹˈaʊnd/ /ˈɒf

ROWND-of

Definition

To change a number to the nearest whole number or a simpler value, or to finish an event or activity in a pleasing way.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used with numbers ("round off to the nearest dollar"), but also to describe bringing something (like a meeting or trip) to a smooth or satisfying end. Informal in non-mathematical contexts. Not the same as "round up" (always up).

• Spanish: redondear - terminar (una actividad)
• Portuguese (BR): arredondar - encerrar (atividade)
• Portuguese (PT): arredondar - terminar (atividade)
• Chinese (Simplified): 四舍五入 - 圆满结束
• Chinese (Traditional): 四捨五入 - 圓滿結束
• Hindi: पूर्ण करना - पूर्णांकित करना
• Arabic: تقريب (رقم) - إنهاء (نشاط)
• Bengali: সম্পূর্ণ সংখ্যা/সারলীকৃত মানে রূপান্তর করা - সুন্দরভাবে শেষ করা
• Russian: округлять - завершать (приятно)
• Japanese: 四捨五入する - 締めくくる
• Vietnamese: làm tròn - kết thúc một cách trọn vẹn
• Korean: 반올림하다 - 마무리하다
• Turkish: yuvarlamak - hoş bir şekilde bitirmek
• Urdu: قریب ترین عدد پر گول کرنا - خوشگوار انداز میں ختم کرنا
• Indonesian: membulatkan - mengakhiri dengan menyenangkan

Example Sentences

Please round off your answer to the nearest whole number.

basic

At the end of the trip, we rounded off the day with ice cream.

basic

Can you round off 3.76 to the nearest tenth?

basic

Let’s round off this meeting—any final questions?

natural

I usually round off my emails with a friendly note.

natural

The total came to $49.89, so the cashier rounded it off to $50.

natural