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

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get around

Volatility ETFs and ETNs don’t get around this problem, because when you look under the hood, they own VIX futures at the core of their position.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026

Gulf oil producers are increasingly using alternative routes, bypass pipelines and overseas storage to get around the strategic chokepoint.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 7, 2026

With new facilities and a tram network to help people get around, national and international businesses began setting up outposts in Manchester, says Swinney.

From BBC ● Jul. 5, 2026

But for sure, at some point, they’ll get around to letting us know.

From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026

“Anyway. Just in case I forgot to mention it. I love you. Did I get around to mentioning that?”

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger

Related Words

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