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Meanings of get around in English

Portuguese
contornar
Spanish
evitar

To avoid something unpleasant or laborious.

contornar
Catalan
sortir a la llum
Spanish
divulgarse

Be released or become known; of news.

sortir a la llum
Synonyms
Examples for "break"
Examples for "break"
1
Yes, that really was his only break in the case thus far.
The sculptor
2
Popular films did, however, break into the best picture race last year.
Reuters
3
Superb police work, chief: When you friend suggest you break the law.
The South African
4
NK: Today we have not heard any reports of diseases break out.
Radio NZ
5
Mr Bell said health interventions could break the addiction and crime cycle.
Radio NZ
1
Be well, and as I said last time, get out of Europe.
Gratitude
2
Police were accused of allowing the situation to get out of control.
Radio NZ
3
We can't get out that way- Idon'tthink it's a good idea.
Boneshaker
4
Without strong banks, we can't get out of this current credit position.
The Guardian
5
I try to get out here every night; it's my best time.
Freaks and revelations

Be a social swinger; socialize a lot.

Move around; move from place to place.

Usage of get around in English
1
The fund being proposed would allow Poland to get around this problem.
Reuters
2
The ambitious plane-train concept doesn't get around this problem; it embraces it.
Wired
3
Each director was finding innovative ways to get around those budget problems.
The South African
4
Jason Dunstall agreed: Look at the players get around him, absolutely brilliant.
News.com.au
5
Several shows have employed different techniques to get around the social-distancing regulations.
The Guardian
6
Part-time workers often have to find ways to get around the rules.
The Guardian
7
It also doubles as a great way to get around your apartment.
Wired
8
I want to use your visit to get around his security precautions.
Surrender to the will of the night
9
Rigg calmed himself and began planning how to get around the problem.
Pathfinder
10
You can get around that problem, and still get a refinance done.
Ebony
11
The buildings were growing larger now and took longer to get around.
Ilse Witch
12
But there are ways for scammers to get around the security measures.
The South African
13
She had to call him now; no way to get around it.
The Notebook
14
Labour has called on all parties to get around the negotiation table.
BBC
15
To help get around this, we should all adopt a simple protocol.
The Irish Times
16
He knows how to get around and he specializes in gay cases.
Mortal Allies
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Translations for get around
Portuguese
contornar
Get around through the time
Get around across language varieties
Australia
Common
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
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