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get around

phr. v..
B1 Intermediate Oxford General-service

phr. v.. to travel or move from place to place. You use this when talking about how easy or difficult it is to travel in a city.

phr. v.. to move from place to place or circulate within a specific area; often used to describe the ease of navigation or the availability of transport infrastructure.


SIMPLE

It is very easy to get around London by bus.

CONTEXTUAL

Since she sold her car, she finds it much harder to get around the city for work.

COMPLEX

The urban planning committee is focused on ensuring that elderly residents can get around the neighborhood without relying on private vehicles.

Particles
around
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + around
Usage

often used with adverbs like 'easily' or 'hardly' to describe the quality of travel.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'get about' (British synonym) and 'commute' (specifically for work travel); this phrase focuses on the general ability to move within an area.

Pitfall

I get around by the train.I get around by train.when talking about modes of transport after 'by', do not use an article like 'the'.

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