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roundabout
UK
/ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
US
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
roundabouts
pl
UK
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
US
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
Translations
The new roundabout has improved traffic flow in the area.
Новая кольцевая развязка улучшила движение транспорта в этом районе.
The children enjoyed riding the roundabout at the fair.
Дети с удовольствием катались на карусели на ярмарке.
Additional translations
Definitions
The new roundabout has significantly reduced traffic congestion in the area.
The children laughed as they spun around on the roundabout in the park.
We were forced to go by a roundabout to reach the village after the bridge collapsed.
The portrait shows the young sailor in a blue roundabout with brass buttons.
Synonyms
UK
/ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
US
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
Archaic/rare use meaning "in a circuitous or indirect manner".
Definitions
They travelled roundabout to avoid the toll road.
Synonyms
in a roundabout way
by detour
more roundabout
Comp.
most roundabout
Super.
UK
/ˈraʊndəbaʊt/
US
/ˈraʊndəˌbaʊt/
Translations
He took a roundabout route to avoid traffic.
Он выбрал окольный путь, чтобы избежать пробок.
Additional translations
Definitions
He gave a roundabout answer to avoid revealing the truth.