meander
🇺🇸
/miˈændər/
🇬🇧
/miˈændə(r)/
intransitive verb
R
to move in a path with a lot of turns instead of a straight line
We watched the stream meander through the forest.
R
to walk slowly without a specific direction or purpose
On our day off, we meandered through the city parks.
R
to go on for a long time, often off the topic and in a way that is not interesting
The lecture seemed to meander on forever.
noun
R
a curve or loop in a road or river
We enjoyed the scenic meanders along the river.
R
a slow and relaxed walk without a specific goal
Our afternoon meander through the park was a nice break from work.
R
a discussion or speech that goes off topic and is often slow and uninteresting
The conversation was a meander through various unrelated topics.
translation
to move in a path with a lot of turns instead of a straight line; to walk slowly without a specific direction or purpose; to go on for a long time, often off the topic and in a way that is not interesting
a curve or loop in a road or river; a slow and relaxed walk without a specific goal; a discussion or speech that goes off topic and is often slow and uninteresting
Word Forms
3rd Present
meanders
Past
meandered
Perfect
meandered
Progressive
meandering
Plural
meanders