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circle round

/ˈsɜːkəl raʊnd/

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/ˈsɜːkəl raʊnd/B2informal
  • ruДвигаться по круговой траектории вокруг чего-либо или кого-либо, или возвращаться к теме или вопросу после обсуждения других вопросов.

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.

    ruДвигаться по кругу

    • 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.

    ruХодить вокруг да около

    • 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.