Verb
give someone the runaround (third-person singular simple present gives someone the runaround, present participle giving someone the runaround, simple past gave someone the runaround, past participle given someone the runaround)
(idiomatic) To delay, dodge, or frustrate (someone), especially by providing useless information or directions.
They gave me the runaround when I called. I got a full tour of the facility by phone, but no answer to my question.