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From: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

 Round, adv.
 1. On all sides; around.
    Round he throws his baleful eyes.   --Milton.
 2. Circularly; in a circular form or manner; by revolving or reversing one's position; as, to turn one's head round; a wheel turns round.
 3. In circumference; as, a ball is ten inches round.
 4. From one side or party to another; as to come or turn round, -- that is, to change sides or opinions.
 5. By or in a circuit; by a course longer than the direct course; back to the starting point.
 6. Through a circle, as of friends or houses.
    The invitations were sent round accordingly.   --Sir W. Scott.
 7. Roundly; fully; vigorously. [Obs.]
 All round, over the whole place; in every direction.
 All-round, of general capacity; as, an all-round man. [Colloq.]
 To bring one round. (a) To cause one to change his opinions or line of conduct. (b) To restore one to health. [Colloq.]