get around
verb
Definition of get around
transitive verb
1 : circumvent, evade
2 : to get the better of
intransitive verb
1a : to find or take the necessary time or effort —used with tob : to give attention or consideration —used with to
2 : to go from place to place
3 : to become known or current word got around that he was resigning
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Examples of get around in a Sentence
somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles
somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
1798
First Known Use of get around
1798
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