Meander
(verb)
- To move or proceed in a winding or circular course.
- To speak or write at length without getting to the point.
Origin:
From latin meandrus, from greek μαίανδρος (maíandros, "a winding stream"), from μαίανδρος (maíandros, "winding") + ἀνδρός (andrós, "of a ma.n")
Examples:
- The river meandered through the countryside.
- He meandered through the streets, taking in the sights.
- The conversation meandered for hours without reaching any conclusions.
- She meandered through the topic, never really getting to the point.
- The path meandered through the woods, winding its way to the top of the hill.