Definition

Noun: 1. The systematic gathering up of suspects by the police: An organized police operation to find and arrest a group of people, typically suspects or criminals. 2. A summary list; a compilation of items or news: A concise collection or report that brings together the main points or items from various sources. 3. The activity of gathering livestock together: The process of herding cattle or other animals into one place for counting, branding, medical treatment, or sale.

Usage Examples

• Systematic gathering of suspects:

  • The police conducted a major roundup of gang members in the city.
  • After the robbery, a roundup of known thieves was ordered.

• Summary list or compilation:

  • The newsletter includes a weekly roundup of the top stories.
  • Here is a quick roundup of the key points from the meeting.

• Gathering livestock:

  • The annual cattle roundup takes place every spring on the ranch.
  • During the roundup, the cowboys work from dawn till dusk.

Advanced Usage

• "A roundup of...": This phrase is commonly used to introduce a summary or collection.
  • The blog post is a roundup of the best travel tips from experts.

Variants and Related Words

• Round up (phrasal verb): The action from which the noun is derived.
  • The police aim to round up the fugitives. (verb)
  • Can you round up the children for dinner? (verb)
  • The teacher asked a student to round up the figures to the nearest ten. (verb - mathematical context)

Synonyms

• For gathering suspects: Sweep, dragnet, crackdown.
• For a summary list: Summary, recap, overview, compilation, digest.
• For gathering livestock: Herding, drive, muster.

Related Phrases

• News roundup: A standard term for a summary of news events.
  • Tune in at 11 for a news roundup.
• Daily/Weekly roundup: Indicates the frequency of the summary.
  • Subscribe to our daily roundup of financial markets.

Noun

1. the systematic gathering up of suspects by the police
   • a mass roundup of suspects
2. a summary list; as in e.g. "a news roundup"
3. the activity of gathering livestock together so that they can be counted or branded or sold