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get around

to circumvent; to move about

In Phrasal Verbs

In more detail

1. (verb) to move from place to place; to travel

2. (verb) to find a way to deal with or avoid a problem or rule

3. (verb) to become known or spread (used with 'news' or 'word')

Examples

• 1. How do you get around the city without a car?
• 2. She found a way to get around the strict regulations.
• 3. News of their engagement got around quickly.

Nearby in Phrasal Verbs

do without, fall through, gear up, hand out, hinge on, hold up