end around

noun

, Football.

1. a play on offense in which an end, after running into the backfield, takes a handoff and attempts to run around the opposite end of the line.

Word History and Origins

Origin of end around¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

Smith recently suggested to The Times that the band may come to an end around their 50th anniversary in 2029, by which time he will be 70.

From BBC

One of the heroes for Kansas City was rookie receiver Xavier Worthy, who scored a pair of touchdowns on a 21-yard end around and a 35-yard throw from Patrick Mahomes.

From Los Angeles Times

Court proceedings normally end around 4:30 in the afternoon though on rare occasions, we might work beyond that.

From Seattle Times

There are no announced openers, and the show is scheduled to start at 6 p.m., typically running for three hours and 15 minutes – which means it could end around 9:15 p.m.

From Seattle Times

The United Nations-led summit known as COP28 was scheduled to end around midday after nearly two weeks of speeches, demonstrations and negotiations.

From Washington Times