1. A narrative that wanders or takes a long, indirect route to reach its point, with many digressions and tangents
The old man told a meandering story about his youth that lasted hours and covered many unrelated topics.
O homem idoso contou uma história divagante sobre sua juventude que durou horas e abordou muitos tópicos não relacionados.
2. A tale that lacks a clear, linear progression and frequently strays from the main plot
Her meandering story confused the audience because it kept jumping between different time periods.
Sua história divagante confundiu o público porque continuava saltando entre diferentes períodos de tempo.