Meaning of the word go-around in English

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go-around

US /ˈɡoʊ.ə.raʊnd/
UK /ˈɡoʊ.ə.raʊnd/
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Noun

1.

an instance of an aircraft abandoning an approach to a landing and circling to make another attempt

Example:
The pilot initiated a go-around due to unexpected wind shear.
It was a busy airport, and several planes had to make a go-around.
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