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wheel around

to turn around quickly; to change direction quickly. She wheeled around quickly to face him. Suddenly, Roger wheeled around and started chasing Wally.

See also: around, wheel

wheel someone or something around

to push or steer around someone or something on wheels. I had to wheel my great-uncle around all day when we visited the zoo. I wheeled around my uncle so he could enjoy the park. I wheeled the heavy shopping cart around the grocery store.

See also: around, wheel

wheel around

v.

1. To turn around or as if around a central axis; rotate or revolve: The merry-go-round wheeled around.

2. To turn rapidly to face the opposite direction: I wheeled around to face the attacker.

3. To cause something to turn rapidly to face the opposite direction: The principal grabbed my shoulder and wheeled me around.

See also: around, wheel