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circumvent

Verb

IPA /ˌsɜːkəmˈvent/

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To find a way around a rule, restriction or difficulty so that it does not prevent your plans.

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circumvent/ˌsɜːkəmˈvent/

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We circumvented the parking problem by taking the bus instead.
The company tried to circumvent the new approval process.

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circumvent — To find a way around a rule, restriction or difficulty so that it does not prevent your plans.

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To find a way around a rule, restriction or difficulty so that it does not prevent your plans.

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Word origin

From Latin circumvenire, combining circum, meaning around, with venire, meaning to come.

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Circumvent can describe avoiding a practical difficulty or avoiding a rule.

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