roundabout way

/ˌraʊndəˌˈbaʊt weɪ/
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Other forms: roundabout ways

Definitions of roundabout way
  1. noun
    a roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked)
    synonyms: detour
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    type of:
    road, route
    an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
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