get around

verb

got around; got around or gotten around; getting around; gets around

transitive verb

1
2
: to get the better of

intransitive verb

1
a
: to find or take the necessary time or effort
used with to
b
: 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

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
Recent Examples on the Web In recent weeks, Russian tech companies and online activists have also reported new government efforts to identify patterns of internet traffic that come from virtual private networks, or VPNs, a software designed to get around blocks. Aaron Krolik, New York Times, 15 Mar. 2024 Those arguments are likely little consolation to Spotify, which has been forced to get around that 30% fine. Ryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 12 Mar. 2024 Even if most companies comply with new rules at first, over time, some will find ways to get around restrictions and overcome hurdles; regulators and lawmakers will need to be vigilant. Jami Miscik, Foreign Affairs, 11 Mar. 2024 She is filled with amusing stories regarding clients trying to get around corkage policies during her time as wine director at Aureole, which offered no-fee corkage on Mondays. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 10 Mar. 2024 Kerem Shalom, Israel CNN — Angry Israelis cut across a field of stubble to try to get around a police blockade to disrupt shipments of food and supplies intended for Gaza. Clarissa Ward, CNN, 8 Mar. 2024 His left foot wore a white Under Armour sneaker with yellow accents, while his right was weighed down by a huge black boot, which rested on the padding of one of those scooters that help injured athletes get around. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 7 Mar. 2024 The only way for districts to get around those caps is to go to their local voters with a referendum, which most have done at least once. Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024 The Connector typically serves about 26,000 passengers on 93 routes daily, some of whom had resort to using costly ride-hailing apps to get around during the strike. Danny Nguyen, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3

Time Traveler
The first known use of get around was in 1798

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“Get around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20around. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

get around

verb
1
: evade
2
: to do or deal with (something not yet done or dealt with)
will get around to it
3
: to go from place to place
4
: to become known
word got around

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