noun
- evasive or misleading treatment, especially when someone avoids giving a direct answer or taking action
Usage: informal
Examples
- The customer service representative gave me the runaround when I asked for a refund.
- Stop giving me the runaround and tell me what really happened.
- After getting the runaround from three different departments, she finally spoke to a manager.
- I’m tired of this runaround – I just want a simple yes or no answer.
- The politician’s response was just another runaround to avoid the real issue.
- Don’t give me the runaround; I know you have the information I need.