get around

phr.v. to move from one place to another, or to visit many different places.

phr.v. to transport oneself from place to place or to travel extensively within a specific area.

“It is quite easy to get around the city using the underground train system.”

“Since the city invested in a comprehensive bike-sharing scheme, residents have found it much more efficient to get around during rush hour.”

phr.v. to find a way to deal with a problem or a rule without following it exactly.

phr.v. to circumvent or bypass an obstacle, regulation, or difficulty through ingenuity or evasion.

“They found a clever way to get around the new tax rules.”

“The legal team spent weeks looking for a loophole that would allow the corporation to get around the strict environmental regulations.”

phr.v. when news or information becomes known by many people.

phr.v. to become known or circulated among a group of people; used of news, rumours, or reputations.

“Word soon got around that the shop was closing down for good.”

“News of the merger quickly got around the office, leading to widespread speculation about potential job losses.”

phr.v. to have many different sexual partners.

phr.v. to be sexually promiscuous by having many different partners.

“Back in college, there were plenty of rumours that he really got around.”

“The tabloid media frequently published stories suggesting the young actor got around, though he rarely commented on his private life.”

Informal · Slang