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Vocabulary Entry
roundabout
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A circular intersection or junction in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island.
Example Sentences
"We took the roundabout to reach the highway."
"The roundabout was designed to improve traffic flow."
"There’s a new roundabout being constructed near the school."
V
verb
To move in a circular or circuitous manner; to navigate around something.
Example Sentences
"We had to roundabout our way through the city due to road construction."
"He likes to roundabout his route when running for exercise."
"She tried to roundabout the question without giving a direct answer."