Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
around-about
noun
/əˈraʊnd əˌbaʊt/
Definition
A circular junction at which several roads meet and traffic moves in one direction around a central island.
Examples
- At the traffic around-about, drivers must yield to those already in the circle.
- The new around-about reduced travel time significantly for local commuters.
Meaning
An around-about is designed to improve traffic flow and reduce the likelihood of accidents by allowing vehicles to move in a circular pattern without stopping for traffic signals.
Synonyms
- circular intersection
- traffic circle
- rotary
