to refuse to help someone, sending them to someone or somewhere else to get help
搪塞（某人）；打发（某人）
 

I'm trying to get a new visa, but the embassy staff keep giving me the runaround.
我想要办理新签证，但是使馆人员老是推诿不给我办。
 

I got my file from one of these firms; others gave the runaround.
我从其中一家公司拿到了我的文件；其他人则在搪塞。