Roundabout

Pronunciation: /ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/

Roundabout (noun)

  1. A circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island.
  2. A flat, rotating platform in a playground for children to ride on.
  3. 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.