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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
United counter this by saying circumventing the rules just leads to a legitimate applicant missing out.
It’s possible the new deal will circumvent Kalshi and ultimately offer a competing product that can be used by both retail traders and institutions, the analysts say.
By contrast, firms that import food products do not encounter such obstacles and also "often manage to circumvent tariff barriers" that they should face, Nkelane said.
They could eventually allow consumers to circumvent traditional promotions or search methods used for purchases.
These states have built out regulatory frameworks for gambling that they say have been circumvented by prediction markets.
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