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   roundabout

   /ˈraʊndəbaʊt/

   noun

   • 1. a road junction at which traffic moves in one direction round a central island to reach one of the roads converging on it. British "turn right at the next roundabout" Similar rotarytraffic circle
   • 2. a large revolving device in a playground, for children to ride on. British
   • ▪ a revolving machine with model horses or cars on which people ride for amusement; a merry-go-round. British Similar merry-go-roundcarouselarchaic:whirligig

   adjective

   • 1. not following a short direct route; circuitous: "we need to take a roundabout route to throw off any pursuit" Similar circuitousindirectmeanderingwindingserpentinetortuousrare:anfractuousOpposite straight
   • ▪ not saying what is meant clearly and directly; circumlocutory: "in a roundabout way, he was fishing for information" Similar indirectobliquecircuitouscircumlocutoryperiphrasticmeanderingdiscursivedigressivelong-windedevasiverare:circumlocutionaryambagiousOpposite direct

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   Why are roundabouts safer?

   • The safety comes from the ‘slow and go’ operation instead of the ‘stop or go fast’ way a stop light works. The smaller size of properly designed modern roundabouts is what makes them safer and keeps speeds in the 20 mph (30 kph) range. This makes it much easier to avoid a crash or stop for pedestrians.

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › roundaboutROUNDABOUT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   ROUNDABOUT definition: 1. a place where three or more roads join and traffic must go around a circular area in the middle…. Learn more.

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     adjective. us / ˈraʊnd.ə.baʊt / uk / ˈraʊnd.ə.baʊt / not in...

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4. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › roundaboutRoundabout Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning of roundabout as an adjective and a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Find out how roundabout can refer to a circuitous route, a merry-go-round, or a jacket.

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6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RoundaboutRoundabout - Wikipedia

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   A roundabout, a rotary and a traffic circle are types of circular intersection or junction in which road traffic is permitted to flow in one direction around a central island, and priority is typically given to traffic already in the junction. [1][2]

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › roundaboutROUNDABOUT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of roundabout as a noun and an adjective, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say roundabout in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › roundaboutROUNDABOUT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the different meanings and uses of the word roundabout in British and American English. Find synonyms, examples, pronunciation, and translations of roundabout in other languages.

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   Roundabout can be an adjective, noun or adverb meaning circuitous, indirect or revolving. Learn how to use it in different contexts, such as traffic circles, merry-go-rounds or expressions, with examples and synonyms.

10. www.thefreedictionary.com › roundaboutRoundabout - definition of roundabout by The Free Dictionary

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    A roundabout is a circular area where traffic streams circulate around a central island, or a circular platform for amusement rides. Learn how to use the word roundabout in different contexts and languages with synonyms, translations, and usage examples.