1. (

• merry-go-round

) a never-ending cycle of activities and events (especially when they seem to have little purpose); "if we lose the election the whole legislative merry-go-round will have to start over" ;

2. (

• carousel ,
• carrousel ,
• merry-go-round ,
• roundabout ,
• whirligig

) a large, rotating machine with seats for children to ride or amusement ;