circle round

• Sich auf einer kreisförmigen Bahn um etwas oder jemanden bewegen oder nach der Behandlung anderer Themen zum Ausgangsthema zurückkehren.

To move in a circular path around something or someone, or to return to a topic or issue after discussing other matters.

1. Move in a circular pathB1formal

   To move around something or someone in a circular route.

   Sich im Kreis bewegen

   • The birds circled round the tree before landing.
   • The car circled round the block looking for a parking spot.
   • The plane circled round the airport before landing.

2. Avoid a direct topicB2informal

   To talk about something indirectly or avoid the main point.

   Um den heißen Brei reden

   • He kept circling round the issue without giving a straight answer.
   • Stop circling round the problem and tell me what happened.
   • She circled round the question, not wanting to reveal the truth.