2. an interval during which a recurring sequence of events occurs;
"the neverending cycle of the seasons"
3. a regular route for a sentry or policeman;
"in the old days a policeman walked a beat and knew all his people by name"
4. (often plural) a series of professional calls (usually in a set order);
"the doctor goes on his rounds first thing every morning"
"the postman's rounds"
"we enjoyed our round of the local bars"
5. the activity of playing 18 holes of golf;
"a round of golf takes about 4 hours"
6. the usual activities in your day;
"the doctor made his rounds"
7. (sports) a period of play during which one team is on the offensive
8. the course along which communications spread;
"the story is going the rounds in Washington"
9. a serving to each of a group (usually alcoholic);
"he ordered a second round"
10. a cut of beef between the rump and the lower leg
11. a partsong in which voices follow each other; one voice starts and others join in one after another until all are singing different parts of the song at the same time;