🔄circumvent

verb
/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/

Meaning

to find a way around an obstacle; to avoid a rule or problem cleverly
To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

Example Sentences

The company found a way to circumvent the new tax laws.

He tried to circumvent the security system.

Synonyms

bypass, avoid, evade, sidestep, dodge, Bypass, Evade, Outmaneuver
Entry 1
bypass, avoid, evade, sidestep, dodge
Entry 2
Bypass, Evade, Outmaneuver

Antonyms

face, confront, comply, Confront, Face, Comply
Entry 1
face, confront, comply
Entry 2
Confront, Face, Comply

Collocations

circumvent rules, circumvent obstacles, attempt to circumvent

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