Verb (5-dan, る, intransitive)
1. to turn; to rotate; to revolve; to spin
思考がぐるぐる回る。My thoughts are spinning around.
2. to go around; to circle; to revolve around; to orbit
天の星は、地球の周りを回るわけではない。The stars in the sky do not revolve around the Earth.
3. to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to travel around; to make a tour of; to patrol
色々な店を回って、何がいいか考えた。I went around to various stores and thought about what would be good.
4. to go by way of; to go via; to stop by (on the way); to take a roundabout route; to make a detour
会社に行く前に銀行に回った。I stopped by the bank on my way to work.
5. to move around (to another place or position); to come around; to go over (e.g. to the opposing side)
一瞬にして背後に回られた。In an instant, they got around behind me.
6. to come around (of one's turn); to be passed around (of a cup, circular, etc.)
まさかあんなチャンスが回ってくるとはな。I never imagined a chance like that would come my way.
7. to function; to work well
頭がまるで回らない。My head is not working at all.
8. to spread; to extend (to; e.g. of one's attention); to reach; to take effect (of alcohol, poison, etc.)
毒が回るのが早くなりますわ！The poison will spread faster!
9. to pass (a time); to turn (e.g. 5 o'clock)
時計を見ると、二十時を回っていた。When I looked at the clock, it was past eight in the evening.
10. to earn interest
11. to ... around; to ... about
after -masu stem of verb