a round ton (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

• Noun Phrase

Phonetic Transcription

• /ə raʊnd tʌn/

Meaning and Usage

"A round ton" refers to a ton that is expressed in whole numbers, as opposed to a fraction or decimal. In the context of weight measurement, a ton (US) is equal to 2,000 pounds, and "round ton" often implies a cleaner way of expressing weight, especially in shipping and inventory contexts.

The term is less common in everyday spoken English but appears in more technical or commercial discussions, particularly in industries such as shipping, logistics, and manufacturing.

Example Sentences

1. The shipment weighed a round ton, ensuring it could be transported without exceeding weight limits.

2. Партия продукции весила целую тонну, гарантируя, что ее можно будет транспортировать, не превышая лимитов по весу.

3. After calculating the materials, we realized we had a round ton of ingredients ready for the production line.

4. После подсчетов материалов мы поняли, что у нас есть целая тонна ингредиентов, готовых для производственной линии.

5. The crane was capable of lifting a round ton, making it suitable for heavy construction tasks.

6. Кран мог поднимать целую тонну, что делало его подходящим для тяжелых строительных задач.

Idiomatic Expressions

While "round ton" isn't commonly found in idiomatic expressions, the notion of measurements, weight, and capacity often finds its place in several expressions:

1. "Get your weight up"
2. It's time for you to get your weight up and start being more productive.

3. Время положить на плечи больше ответственности и начать быть более продуктивным.

4. "A ton of work"

5. There’s a ton of work to finish before the deadline.

6. Перед дедлайном еще тонна работы, которую нужно сделать.

7. "Weight of the world on your shoulders"

8. He feels like he has the weight of the world on his shoulders with all these responsibilities.

9. Ему кажется, что на его плечах весь мир с такими обязанностями.

10. "Drop a ton"

11. He dropped a ton of recommendations for the new project during the meeting.
12. Он скинул кучу рекомендаций по новому проекту на собрании.

Etymology

The word "ton" originates from the Middle English term "tun," which referred to a large cask for liquids; it evolved in usage over time to refer more broadly to weight measurements. The term "round" comes from Old French, meaning "circular" or "whole."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: A whole ton, a full ton
• Antonyms: A half ton, a fractional ton

In the context of applications, you might encounter either "metric ton" (2,204.62 lbs) or "short ton" (2,000 lbs), but the core concept of 'round ton' remains intact across these variations.