roundabout

in a roundabout way, he was fishing for information.

she slowed for a roundabout, taking the second exit.

we need to take a roundabout route to throw off any pursuit.

We took a roundabout way from Chicago to San Francisco by driving through Texas.

I chose a roundabout road to avoid the rush-hour traffic. In their extended sensesthe terms are applied to something that is not open and straightforward;they sometimes imply an effort to evade or deceive:

We took a roundabout route to avoid traffic.

She always speaks in a roundabout way.

The roundabout near the park is always busy.

He used a roundabout method to solve the problem.

The roundabout was beautifully decorated with flowers.

The roundabout is a popular spot for street performers.

The roundabout is located at the center of town.

The road signs direct drivers to the roundabout.

He took a roundabout approach to asking for a raise.

The roundabout was designed to improve traffic flow.