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Meaning ofroundaboutin English

roundabout

us//ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt//uk//ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt//

Pluralroundabouts

Definitions

Adjective
1. indirect or circuitous (in approach); evasive
2. encircling; comprehensive in scope
  The company took a roundabout approach to solving the problem.
Noun
1. a fairground carousel; amusement ride
  The children loved riding the roundabout at the carnival.
2. a detour; indirect route around something
  The driver had to take a roundabout to avoid the traffic jam.
3. a traffic junction with circular flow
  The city built a roundabout at the busy intersection to improve traffic flow.
Verb
1. to play on a merry-go-round; for fun
  The kids loved to roundabout on the playground during recess.
2. to drive around circular intersections
  To roundabout the city, take the highway.
3. to speak indirectly; avoiding clarity
  The politician tended to roundabout the issue instead of addressing it directly.

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