prep. 1. On all sides of; encircling; encompassing; so as to make the circuit of; about. [ 1913 Webster ]
A lambent flame arose, which gently spread Around his brows. Dryden. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. From one part to another of; at random through; about; on another side of; as, to travel around the country; a house standing around the corner. [ Colloq. U. S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
adj. 1.1 proceeding without interruption for twenty four hours every day. around-the-clock nursing care Syn. -- day-and-night, nonstop, round-the-clock, twenty four hours a day. [ WordNet 1.5 ]