round to

nautical

1.To turn in the direction of something. The lead boat lost control and began rounding to starboard.

2. dated To turn the vessel into the wind. (Used without an object.) The captain ordered the helmsman to round to, then dropped anchor once the boat had come to a stop.

See also: round, to

See also:

turn it up
turn up
turn (one's) back to (someone or something)
at bat
up to bat
turn on a dime
the turn
turn
turn out
turn someone out

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