win
round
verb
Third Person
wins round
Present Participle
winning round
Past Tense
won round
Past Participle
won round
1
to persuade someone to agree with or support one's viewpoint
- She wasn't keen on trying the new restaurant, but the positive reviews won her round.
- After showing the data, I managed to win round the team to my proposed strategy.
- He was wary of adopting a pet, but the playful antics of the little puppy at the shelter won him round.
- The parents were against the school trip initially, but the teacher's assurance regarding safety precautions won them round.
- I had doubts about his proposal, but his passion and detailed research won me round.