air force
battalion
brigade
cavalry
commando
company
garrison
legion
marine
navy
paratrooper
platoon
regiment
reinforcements
squad
squadron
around (1) PREPOSITION
You can use around when something is surrounding or encircling a place or object.
on all sides of
On all sides of the camp, a barbed-wire fence rose menacingly towards grim watchtowers.
on every side of
The word “Fragile” was written on every side of the box.
around (2) PREPOSITION
Around can mean at approximately the time or place mentioned.
about
“I’ll meet you at about three o’clock,” Kamilah whispered.
approximately
“The train will be approximately five minutes late,” said the announcer.
in the region of
The government spent in the region of 30 billion pounds on new roads.
roughly
The new garage will be roughly ten metres in length.
around (3) PREPOSITION OR ADVERB
You say around when things are in various places.
all over
Papers were scattered all over Mum’s office.
everywhere
In the wind, fallen leaves flew everywhere.
here and there
“I always find the odd bargain here and there,” said Gran cheerfully.
arrange (1) VERB
If you arrange to do something, or arrange something for someone, you make plans for it or make it possible.
fix
Mr Pearson fixed our soccer game for next Tuesday afternoon.
organize
Mum said she would organize a trip to the zoo during the holidays.
plan
Dad planned a secret birthday surprise for Mum.
prepare
Most good chefs prepare their menu well in advance.