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To avoid or go around an obstacle
“Shore anglers wear cleats to get around the rocks.”
To avoid or circumvent a rule or requirement
“We feel that it is a form of subsidy in disguise, a way to get around the rules of international trade.”
To (cleverly) avoid or get out of a responsibility or situation
“He wished there was some way he could get around having to tell her about any of it.”
To become widely revealed, apparent or known
“If even one person spotted him, news would get around lightning fast, so San was left scratching his head and wondering if Marco actually had escaped into some other dimension.”
To spread or circulate widely or quickly from place to place
“Word sure does seem to get around pretty quick in these places.”
To convince or win over by flattering or cajoling
“The doctor is trying to get her around to his way of thinking.”
To find a solution to a problem
“A technique has been developed to get around this problem of unlisted numbers.”
(slang) To engage in promiscuous activity
“She's known to get around. She'll have her legs around you so tight you'll be begging for mercy.”
To keep away from something
To achieve victory over
To engage in aimless or frivolous activities, often wasting time or being promiscuous
To find a way through (an obstacle or difficult route)
To socialize with others
To shun or shy away from
To change direction suddenly
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