get round
Britishverb
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(preposition) to circumvent or overcome
he got round the problem by an ingenious trick
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informal (preposition) to have one's way with; cajole
that girl can get round anyone
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(preposition) to evade (a law or rules)
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to reach or come to at length
I'll get round to that job in an hour
Example Sentences
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Chowdhury, who was not involved in the Mindgard research, said it was "a game of cat and mouse" - as protections get better, methods to get round them become more sophisticated.
From BBC ● Jun. 17, 2026
Australia banned social media for under-16s in December - though some research suggests children were able to get round the restrictions.
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
He told the BBC despite posing a range of potential privacy risks, such apps "end up in the hands of kids trying to watch age-restricted content", or adults "trying to get round blocks".
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2025
Brands that make unhealthy foods will be able to get round the government's junk food advertising ban if their adverts don't show products that break the rules.
From BBC ● Dec. 4, 2024
“It is a circumstance which Darcy could not wish to be generally known, because if it were to get round to the lady’s family, it would be an unpleasant thing.”
From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen
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