1. An answer that takes a long, indirect route to get to the point; a response that avoids being direct or concise, often including unnecessary details or tangential information
When asked about his whereabouts, he gave a roundabout answer that left everyone confused.
Quando perguntaram sobre seu paradeiro, ele deu uma resposta indireta que deixou todos confusos.
2. A reply that circles around the main topic before finally addressing the actual question
The politician's roundabout answer avoided the controversial issue entirely.
A resposta indireta do político evitou completamente a questão controversa.