1. To follow an indirect route or course; especially, one with a series of curves and turns: It takes a long time for the local river to meander to the sea.

When a river, stream, or road follows a route which is not straight or direct; then it meanders.
2. To move in a leisurely way, or in a slow walk or journey; especially, for pleasure or because of a lack of motivation: Last Sunday Jill and Sam spent most of the day meandering through the local park enjoying its natural beauty.
3. Walking slowly without any clear direction: The visitors meandered around the streets of the old town all afternoon.
4. To write a text that shows no clear direction: The novel meandered along with no perceived story line.
5. To go from one topic to another one without any clear direction: The politician meandered on for a long time with his speech without clearly stating his objectives.

A reference to anything that frequently deviates and changes its course or exists in a labyrinthine or tangling irregular pattern: Sometimes it was difficult for visitors to find an office in the meandered complex of offices of the business building.