0 to refuse to help someone, sending them to someone or somewhere else to get help: --
1 a series of actions or answers to questions that prevent someone from achieving something: --
He expected to get the runaround, but surprisingly, the store offered him a refund.
A runaround loop was provided but no means for turning.
These changes meant that there are no run-around facilities, making it difficult to operate locomotive-hauled trains on the line.
Of the plot, he stated that it was funny and thoughtful but felt like a runaround bolted on to make way for the ending.
A lack of space meant that a turntable was used to allow steam engines to runaround their trains.
Another notable improvement was the runaround that returned water to the suction to relieve pressure on the hose.
The station was to have been equipped with a run-around loop.
Originally a single line, the station included a runaround loop, with a turntable at the head.
There was a run-around loop for the engine and a crossing loop from which the engine shed and any industrial siding could be accessed.
