see around/round

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verb (1)

saw around/round; seen around/round; seeing around/round; sees around/round
British
: to move about while looking at (something) : to tour (something)
If you'd like to see around the factory, someone can accompany you.

see (someone) around

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verb (2)

saw (someone) around; seen (someone) around; seeing (someone) around; sees (someone) around
: to notice (someone) in some of the places one often goes to
"Have you met the new guy yet?" "No, but I've seen him around."

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“See around/round.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/see%20around%2Fround. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.

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