🔄circumvent

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