What does "runaround" mean?

An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses.

Runaround

Common synonyms include: avoidance, avoiding reaction, buck-passing, circumvention, defense mechanism, delay.

noun

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Noun

1
An evasive explanation in the form of multiple excuses. idiomatic
"I called them to find out what had happened to my parcel, but all I got was a runaround."
2
A detour or route that bypasses an obstacle.
3
A section of type that is narrower than that of the column it is part of; typically next to an illustration.
4
A whitlow running around the fingernail but not affecting the bone.

"I get the feeling I'm being given the runaround."

Deverbal from run around.