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Definition of runaround

runaround

/ˈrʌn.əˌraʊnd/
run · a · round
Plural:runarounds
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• noun

1

Deliberately evasive, misleading, or delaying treatment, especially when someone is repeatedly referred from one person or department to another without getting a direct answer.

Example

"The insurance company gave us the runaround for weeks before finally approving the claim."

2

In printing and page layout, text that is set in shortened lines so that it flows neatly around the contour of an inset illustration or image.

Example

"The graphic designer adjusted the runaround so the caption wouldn't overlap with the portrait."

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• Nearby Words

rumrunner
run
runabout
runaround
runaway
runback
rundown

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Runaround. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/runaround
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