How do you pronounce circumvent?

circumvent is pronounced as /ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/.

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circumvent

🔄circumvent (sɜːrkəmˈvɛnt)

verb

/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvent/

contourner (contourner)

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Signification

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.

Traduction de la signification

trouver un moyen d'éviter un obstacle ; éviter habilement une règle ou un problème

Phrases d'exemple

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

L'entreprise a trouvé un moyen de contourner les nouvelles lois fiscales.

He tried to circumvent the security system.

Il a essayé de contourner le système de sécurité.

Synonymes

bypass, avoid, evade, sidestep, dodge, Bypass, Evade, Outmaneuver

Entrée 1

bypass, avoid, evade, sidestep, dodge

Entrée 2

Bypass, Evade, Outmaneuver

Antonymes

face, confront, comply, Confront, Face, Comply

Entrée 1

face, confront, comply

Entrée 2

Confront, Face, Comply

Collocations

circumvent rules, circumvent obstacles, attempt to circumvent

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