/ miˈændə(r); NAmE / verb [ v , usually + adv. / prep. ]
1.
( of a river, road, etc. ) to curve a lot rather than being in a straight line :
The stream meanders slowly down to the sea.
2.
to walk slowly and change direction often, especially without a particular aim
SYN wander
3.
( of a conversation, discussion, etc. ) to develop slowly and change subject often, in a way that makes it boring or difficult to understand
► me·ander noun :
the meanders of a river
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WORD ORIGIN
late 16th cent. (as a noun): from Latin maeander , from Greek Maiandros , the name of a river of SW Turkey, known for its winding course.