get around
Britishverb
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Also, get round . Circumvent or evade, as in He managed to get around the rules for visiting hours . [Late 1800s]
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Also, get round . Convince or win over by flattery or cajoling, as in Karen knew just how to get around her father , or I'll try to get round him but I'm not sure it'll work . [Mid-1800s]
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Travel from place to place; also, be active socially. For example, It's hard to get around without a car , or Mary is never without a date—she really gets around . [First half of 1900s] Also see get about , def. 1.
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Become known, circulate, as in Reports of her resignation got around quickly . [c. 1950] Also see get about , def. 2.
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get around to or get round to . Find the time or occasion for, as in Dean never gets around to cleaning up the garage . [Late 1800s]
Example Sentences
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The researchers developed a way to get around that problem by delivering extremely short bursts of electrical current.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
The security checks designed to stop passengers bringing anything on board that could threaten flight safety also apply to the crew, and pilots cannot get around them.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
She also has to use walking aids to get around due to the pain in her back brought on by her endometriosis symptoms.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The law prohibits using software to get around ticket limits, queue and presale restrictions.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
Then it came to him, the way to get around his mom: Talk to Dad.
From "Eleven" by Tom Rogers
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