dance around
Third Person
dances around
Present Participle
dancing around
Past Tense
danced around
Past Participle
danced around
1
to avoid or evade addressing a particular issue or topic directly in conversation
- During the meeting, the manager skillfully danced around the sensitive topic of budget cuts.
- Whenever the subject of future plans came up, he tended to dance around it, providing vague responses.
- The politician artfully danced around the question, steering the conversation toward a more favorable topic.
- Trying to get information from the elusive interviewee was challenging, as they consistently danced around the main issues.
- Recognizing the discomfort, she decided to dance around the personal matter rather than delve into it.
2
to dance freely and energetically
- The joyful couple decided to dance around the room, celebrating their anniversary.
- At the music festival, people gathered to dance around, reveling in the festive atmosphere.
- Children at the party couldn't resist the urge to dance around the backyard, creating a playful scene.
- As the music played, the friends began to dance around the bonfire, creating a vibrant and spirited atmosphere.
- In the open field, the community came together to dance around during the summer carnival.