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.