Roundabout
Pronunciation: /ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
Roundabout (noun)
- A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island.
- A flat, rotating platform in a playground for children to ride on.
- A way of saying or doing something that is not direct or straightforward.
Examples
- Cars must yield when entering the roundabout.
- The roundabout helps reduce traffic congestion.
Common collocations: enter a roundabout, navigate a roundabout, roundabout exit, spin on a roundabout, play on the roundabout
Roundabout (adjective)
Examples
- She gave a roundabout answer to the question.
- His roundabout approach confused everyone.