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round on

1 of 1verb
/ˈraʊnd ɑn/
Forms:rounds on,rounding on,rounded on,rounded on
1

to suddenly confront, attack, or shout angrily at someone

  • She seemed calm, but she could round on you if you questioned her decisions.
  • During the heated argument, he unexpectedly rounded on his friend, causing tension.
  • The boss may round on employees who fail to meet their deadlines.
  • When under pressure, he could round on anyone who questioned his authority.
  • The coach warned the team not to make mistakes, or he would round on them during practice.