roundabout

Describes a route or manner of speaking that is not direct; indirect or circuitous.

ruОписывает маршрут или способ речи, который не является прямым; непрямой или окольный.esDescribe una ruta o un modo de hablar o proceder que no es directo; indirecto o que da rodeos. También se refiere a una rotonda en la carretera.frQualifie un itinéraire ou une manière de parler qui n'est pas direct ; indirect ou détourné.deBeschreibt einen Weg oder eine Ausdrucksweise, die nicht direkt ist; indirekt oder umständlich.ptDescreve um caminho, rota ou maneira de falar que não é direto; indireto, sinuoso ou evasivo.zh形容路线或说话方式不直接；迂回的、绕弯子的。arيصف طريقاً أو كلاماً غير مباشر؛ أي ملتوٍ أو متحاشٍ للصراحة. ويُستعمل أيضاً للدوار في الطرق.

1. Indirect in speech or conduct B2 formal

   Characterized by a lack of directness or straightforwardness; using hints or evasive language.

   • He gave a roundabout answer to avoid the real issue.
   • Her roundabout way of asking for help confused everyone.
   • The politician's roundabout statements frustrated the reporters.

   ruУклончивыйesindirecto, evasivofrindirect, détournédeAusweichendptEvasivozh拐弯抹角arمُلْتَوٍ

   Sinônimos: circuitousdeviousequivocalevasiveindirectmeanderingobliquetortuous

   Antônimos: bluntcandiddirectforthrightfrankhonestopensincerestraightforwardunreserved

2. Not following a direct path B2 formal

   Deviating from the shortest or most direct route; circuitous.

   • We took a roundabout route to avoid the traffic jam.
   • The river follows a roundabout course through the valley.
   • His roundabout journey took twice as long as expected.

   ruОкольныйesindirecto, rodeadofrdétourné / indirectdeUmwegptIndiretozh绕道的arغير مباشر

   Sinônimos: circuitousdeviousindirectmeanderingobliquetortuouswinding

   Antônimos: directstraightstraightforward

• more roundabout comparative form
• most roundabout superlative form

A noun with two common meanings: a circular road junction where traffic moves around a central island, or a playground ride consisting of a rotating platform with seats.

ruСуществительное с двумя распространёнными значениями: круговой перекрёсток, где транспорт движется вокруг центрального островка, или аттракцион на детской площадке, состоящий из вращающейся платформы с сиденьями.esSustantivo con dos significados comunes: una intersección circular donde el tráfico circula alrededor de una isla central, o un juego de parque infantil consistente en una plataforma giratoria con asientos.frNom désignant un carrefour giratoire où la circulation s'effectue autour d'un îlot central, ou une plateforme rotative pour enfants sur une aire de jeux.deSubstantiv mit zwei häufigen Bedeutungen: ein Kreisverkehr, bei dem der Verkehr um eine Mittelinsel herumfährt, oder ein Spielgerät auf einem Spielplatz, das aus einer drehbaren Plattform mit Sitzen besteht.ptSubstantivo com dois sentidos comuns: cruzamento giratório, onde o tráfego circula ao redor de uma ilha central, ou um brinquedo de parque infantil que consiste em uma plataforma giratória com assentos.zh名词，有两个常见含义：一是环形交叉路口，车辆围绕中心岛行驶；二是游乐场里的旋转木马或旋转平台，装有座位供儿童乘坐。arاسم يشير إلى معنيين شائعين: دوّار المرور حيث تتحرك المركبات حول جزيرة مركزية، أو لعبة في ملعب الأطفال تتكون من منصة دوارة بمقاعد.

1. Traffic circle A2 formal

   A road junction where traffic moves in a circular direction around a central island, designed to improve traffic flow.

   • Take the third exit at the roundabout to reach the station.
   • The city installed a new roundabout to reduce congestion.
   • Drivers must yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

   ruКруговое движениеesRotondafrCarrefour giratoiredeKreisverkehrptRotatóriazh环岛arدوّار

   Sinônimos: circlecircusrotarytraffic circle

2. Playground ride A1 informal

   A large, rotating platform or structure with seats, often found in playgrounds, that children ride for amusement.

   • The children were laughing as they spun on the roundabout.
   • She pushed the roundabout faster for her little brother.
   • The park has a colorful roundabout with handles for safety.

   ruКарусельesTío vivo giratorio de parque infantilfrTourniquet de jeudeKarussellptCarrossel de parquinhozh旋转木马arدوارة

   Sinônimos: carouselmerry-go-roundwhirligig

• roundabouts plural form
• roundabouts' possessive plural form
• roundabout's possessive singular form