round turn

finance nautical

The term "round turn" can refer to a complete encirclement in physical contexts or a full transaction cycle in finance.

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Definition

C1Finance

(technical, trading)A completed trade involving both the purchase and sale of a commodity or security.

Example

The trader executed a round turn by buying and then selling the futures contract.

B2Nautical

(technical)A full encirclement of an object with a rope or line.

Example

Secure the boat with a round turn around the cleat.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "round turn":

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