ROUNDABOUT


Meaning of ROUNDABOUT in English

■ noun Brit.

1》 a road junction at which traffic moves in one direction round a central island to reach one of the roads converging on it.

2》 a large revolving device in a playground, for children to ride on.

↘a merry-go-round.

■ adjective

1》 (of a route) not direct; circuitous.

2》 not clear and direct in expression.

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