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circumvent
[sur-kuhm-vent, sur-kuhm-vent]
verb (used with object)
to go around or bypass.
to circumvent the lake;
to circumvent the real issues.
to avoid (defeat, failure, unpleasantness, etc.) by artfulness or deception; avoid by anticipating or outwitting.
He circumvented capture by anticipating their movements.
to surround or encompass, as by stratagem; entrap.
to circumvent a body of enemy troops.
circumvent
/ ˌsɜːkəmˈvɛnt /
verb
to evade or go around
to outwit
to encircle (an enemy) so as to intercept or capture
Other Word Forms
- circumventer noun
- circumventor noun
- circumvention noun
- circumventive adjective
- uncircumvented adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of circumvent1
Word History and Origins
Origin of circumvent1
Example Sentences
In a bid to circumvent these prohibitions, Bakhtari launched the "Daughters" programme that enables Afghan girls to receive support to study in secret underground schools or online.
Pfizer said that the structure is designed to “circumvent antitrust laws.”
The insurer denies breaching or trying to circumvent any sanctions, including against Russia and Iran.
“Monster” attempts to circumvent this trap near the end of the season through several subplots featuring victims’ families.
“The main purpose of the system is that it allows the Russian president to tell his U.S. counterpart that Moscow can circumvent missile-defense systems,” said Podvig.
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