get around

British  

verb

1. See get about get round

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get around Idioms  

1. Also, get round . Circumvent or evade, as in He managed to get around the rules for visiting hours . [Late 1800s]

2. 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]

3. 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.

4. Become known, circulate, as in Reports of her resignation got around quickly . [c. 1950] Also see get about , def. 2.

5. 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]

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Example Sentences

There are also concerns that under-15s will get around the age verification system by using virtual private networks or switching to newer platforms.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Renting a bike is an easy way to get around or spend an afternoon exploring.

From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026

Those games are only meant to be offered in Indian casinos, but card clubs had long used designated outside dealers to get around the restriction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

I can also get around without a car.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 12, 2026

Jeanne and Jacob get around the bend in the road as quick as they can.

From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz

Related Words

• baffle
• confound
• dodge
• evade
• flee
• foil
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• outwit
• puzzle
• shun
• stall
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• thwart