Antonyms for round robin

Grammar : Noun

Definition of round robin

Origin : "petition or complaint signed in a circle to disguise the order in which names were affixed and prevent ringleaders from being identified," 1730, originally in reference to sailors and frequently identified as a nautical term. As a kind of tournament in which each player plays the others, it is recorded from 1895.

As in petition : noun appeal, plea
As in plea : noun begging request
As in rap session : noun conference
As in conference : noun convention, colloquium

Example sentences :

What do you say to our all signing a round robin, and sending it into the King?
Extract from : « In Honour's Cause » by George Manville Fenn

She suggested a round robin and would not be at all ashamed to put her own name to it.
Extract from : « Phineas Redux » by Anthony Trollope

Here is a round robin, addressed to the best of fellows, a member of the 'varsity shooting team and golf team.
Extract from : « An American at Oxford » by John Corbin

The round robin sent to Dr. Johnson on the subject of his epitaph on Goldsmith is well known.
Extract from : « Notes and Queries, Number 84, June 7, 1851 » by Various

"If Haas puts it off another day I'm going to start a round robin, whatever that is," said Truxton.
Extract from : « Truxton King » by George Barr McCutcheon

He happens to spy the round robin looking over his nest, and—yes—winking at him.
Extract from : « Harper's Young People, June 7, 1881 » by Various

The men signed a round robin, wherein they declared that they would not fire a gun till they were paid.
Extract from : « The Jest Book » by Mark Lemon

Men all in a panic of fear; sent a round robin, asking to have double watch, as they fear to be alone.
Extract from : « Dracula » by Bram Stoker

Im so sorry I signed that round robin, or said anything against her being on the team.
Extract from : « The Girls of Central High at Basketball » by Gertrude W. Morrison

The round robin went to Mrs.Case and, after an interview with the principal, Mrs.Case went again to call on Hester at her home.
Extract from : « The Girls of Central High at Basketball » by Gertrude W. Morrison

Synonyms for round robin

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