1. A way of doing something that is indirect, roundabout, or takes a longer path than necessary; an inefficient or convoluted approach
They used a circuitous method to solve the problem instead of taking the direct approach.
Eles usaram um método indireto para resolver o problema em vez de tomar a abordagem direta.
2. A procedure or process characterized by unnecessary complexity or multiple detours
The government took a circuitous method to implement the new policy.
O governo adotou um método indireto para implementar a nova política.