Forming a circle or closed curve containing (something). / (of abstract things) Centred upon; surrounding. / Following the perimeter of a specified area and returning to the starting point.

So as to form a circle or trace a circular path, or approximation thereof. / So as to surround or be near. / Nearly; approximately; about. / From place to place.

(informal, with the verb "to be") Present in the vicinity. / (informal, with the verb "to be") Alive; existing.

Alternative form of round and round

(idiomatic, intransitive) To be alive, existent, or present. / (idiomatic, transitive) To be near; to socialize with.

(philosophy) The quality of being around.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of be around

simple past tense of be around

(idiomatic) to stay, linger or loiter / (idiomatic) to spend time or be friends (especially to hang around with someone)

(informal) To fiddle idly. / (informal) To joke, kid, or play. / (informal) To have a sexual relationship, especially one which is non-commital.