Definition of "merry-go-round" in Englisch

noun

1. Synonym of carousel (“a pleasure ride, typically found at amusement parks and fairs and accompanied by music, consisting of a slowly revolving circular platform on which are fixed various seats, frequently shaped like horses or other animals, cars, etc., which may also move up and down”).

2. A bustle of activity; also, a meaningless cycle of activity.

3. A series of singles and doubles that allows the batting team to score while still having runners on base who can be driven in by the next batter.

   • Russell kept the merry-go-round moving with an RBI single that advanced Henderson to third.

4. An informal cooperative scheme in which members (often women) regularly contribute money to a pool, the collected money being then paid out to one of the members; this is repeated so that every member eventually receives money. The collected money may also be invested, or loaned to members.