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circumvent
to find a way around an obstacle
In more detail
1. (verb) to find a way around a rule, law, or system in order to avoid following it
2. (verb) to go around something physically; to bypass
Examples
- 1. The company tried to circumvent the new tax law by moving its headquarters overseas.
- 2. We circumvented the construction on the main road by taking a back street.
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