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roundabout

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈɹaʊndəˌbaʊt// UK //ɹˈaʊndɐbˌaʊt// round·about Archaic

n. a circular place where several roads meet. You drive around a center island until you reach the road you want to take.

n. a circular intersection where traffic moves in one direction around a central island. Common in British English; often referred to as a 'traffic circle' in North American contexts.


SIMPLE

Take the second exit at the roundabout.

CONTEXTUAL

The new roundabout has significantly reduced the number of accidents at the busy intersection.

COMPLEX

Navigating the multi-lane roundabout requires constant attention to lane markings and the signaling of other drivers to ensure a safe exit.

Synonyms
Origin

From round + about [from early 20th c.].

Usage

Commonly used with the verb 'take' when giving directions ('take the third exit').

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