Roundabout Way (Noun)
Meaning
A roundabout road (especially one that is used temporarily while a main route is blocked).
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- Travellers found the condition of the roundabout way caused delays while repairs were carried out on the main motorway.
- Construction on Main Street meant a roundabout way via neighboring streets had to be taken to access local businesses.
- The GPS led them to a roundabout way, unexpectedly diverting traffic due to accidents on the usually preferred route.
- Heavy rain damaged several roads, requiring drivers to use an inconvenient roundabout way to reach the festival grounds.
- Maintenance personnel set up a roundabout way using diversion signs to channel traffic away from the damaged overpass.