EnglishEspañolFrançaisDeutschItalianoPortuguêsРусский日本語한국어العربيةहिन्दीTürkçe
🔍

Get around

Verb
Word Frequency: 2.2

Definitions

1.VerbTo move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path.
"The tide was too high, and we couldn't get around the rocks.; There's no trail going through. We can't get around to the lake.; We'll get a good view of the mountains when we get around the bend."
2.VerbTo avoid or bypass an obstacle.
"Tax consultants look for ways to get around the law."
3.VerbTo circumvent the obligation and performance of a chore; to get out of.
"How did you get around having to write the executive report?; My brother always gets around cleaning his room himself."
4.VerbTo transport oneself from place to place.
"How's he gonna get around without a car?; Granny uses a wheelchair to get around."
5.VerbTo visit numerous different places.
6.VerbTo be sexually promiscuous.
"Wow, she really gets around."
7.VerbUsed other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get,‎ around.

Synonyms

get aboutget outgo aroundkeep offbreakswingshort-circuitbypassget roundwork aroundskirt aroundgo round
🔗 Find words with "get around" in A2Z Word Finder
The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.
Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters
That email did not go through — please check it and try again.