round pen

An act horse people do to get extra energy out of a horse due to too much energy, behavior issues. It is done usually in a 50 ft in diameter round arena type area with higher enclosed walls usually with deep sand to try and break the horse of the outside to focus and to concentrate on the handler. Sometimes, used to break the high spirit of the horse as a submission tactic for a calm, gentler horse. Often a standard practice in the training of coming two year old horses to be ridden under saddle.

With humans, it is an act when an employer runs the employee ragged for submission reasons ie: employer trying to mentally or physically break the employee into quitting, using tactics that are pushing the lines of unfair labor standards.
Coworker 1: Man, I do not get it. It seems like the boss is upset with me because I took some time off and the boss had to cover my shift and James came in the next day for overtime.

Coworker 2: What is going on?

Coworker 1: Well, the boss didn’t like my doctors note. The boss was inconvenienced and covered one of my shifts. Then the boss said they had to pay someone overtime to cover and the boss is mad because of the other employees overtime. Even though the employee took the overtime as comp time in lieu of pay and getting hit on taxes.

Coworker 2: Yeah, I know. Sounds like they are trying to round pen you so you submit and quit because the boss has their buddy lined up to take your job. Be careful- there is a target on your back.

Coworker 1: Yes I know.
by Good Vibes Today June 07, 2025
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Rounding the bases

When the runner loses a finger for every base achieved.
Rounding the bases is necessary for the game to play correctly.
by ellsworthtoohey December 12, 2017
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"Round the World"

A term coined by number #4 pro evo player, the legendary JB, for when a player peforms a spin trick with the ball at their feet. Often referred to by gays as the "zidane turn"
Player runs down the pitch, opposition tries to get the ball, "Oh no ... its "Round the World" ...later!!!
by Number1inyourhearts February 16, 2009
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Eco-Round

An eco-round in CSGO is where minimal weapons and gear are purchased due to low overall funds in order to save for future rounds.
No buying rifles, it's gonna be an eco-round.
by pipp44 June 22, 2025
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Eco Round

Buying minimal gear during a round due to low funds throughout the team in order to save money for future rounds.
Don't buy rifles, it's an eco round
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Rounding the Horn

The act of politely declining, avoiding or otherwise steering clear of the African horn when confronted with its formidable size and power ostensibly so as not to appear racist.
... " Ladies of good standing shall be well advised to adhere strictly to the policy of Rounding the Horn of Africa should it be offered , deny it, snub it slap it's purple swollen face. Rebuke and refuse it's rude and rampant advances costs, for ones honour may well be at stake, whilst remaining mindful of the consequences for international relations."
by The Marquis of Bath November 27, 2020
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Tote-a-rounds

A child or children that are still young enough to be carried around; Fairly young children.
That woman has tote-a-rounds. (Two small children clinging to her )
by Decatur359 March 11, 2016
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