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Get Around (Verb)

Avoid something unpleasant or laborious; "You cannot bypass these rules!".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

They tried to get around the law by exploiting a loophole in the contract.
She attempted to get around cleaning the house by saying she was busy.
It's not possible to get around these safety regulations and still keep your license.
He tried to get around paying his taxes by hiding some of his income.
Unfortunately, there's no easy way to get around this long queue for tickets.

Be released or become known; of news; "News of her death broke in the morning".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

News of the upcoming merger will likely get around the office quickly this morning.
The news of their split hasn't got around yet, so we need to keep it a secret for now.
Rumors of the school's closing will get around fast among students and teachers.
The leaked confidential information is bound to get around the company soon.
The news of the celebrity's secret engagement will get around the media outlets soon.

Move around; move from place to place; "How does she get around without a car?".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Many elderly people use public transport to get around the city.
In countries with crowded streets, bicycles are an affordable way to get around.
After moving to a new city, it took me a while to figure out how to get around.
The hotel advertises that all major attractions are within walking distance, so it's easy to get around.
As a wheelchair user, I often struggle to get around parts of the city that lack ramps.

Be a social swinger; socialize a lot.

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

She's always on the go and knows how to get around the party scene in the city.
As a popular event planner, she can get around to every social gathering in town.
He's quite the charmer, and knows how to get around the right people to advance his career.
Famous for her vast network, she's someone who can get around to make deals and connections for her clients.
She's been in the industry for years, and knows just how to get around to the best parties and premieres in Hollywood.