Runaround (noun)

1. An act of evading or avoiding a task or responsibility.
2. A situation in which someone is given the runaround, meaning they are deliberately sent from one person to another without getting the information or help they need.

Origin:

From the word run around, meaning to move quickly in different directions.

Examples:

1. I've been getting the runaround from customer service for hours.
2. I was given the runaround by the company and never received a refund.
3. He gave me the runaround and never showed up for the meeting.
4. She gave me the runaround and never answered my questions.
5. He gave me the runaround and never fixed the problem.