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get round

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford British English

phr. v.. to find a way to deal with a problem or a rule without breaking it directly.

phr. v.. to circumvent a restriction, obstacle, or regulation through ingenuity or by finding a loophole; often implies a clever or indirect solution.


SIMPLE

We found a way to get round the new rules.

CONTEXTUAL

The company managed to get round the tax laws by moving its headquarters to another country.

COMPLEX

Experienced lawyers often find creative ways to get round the strictest contractual clauses to protect their clients' interests.

Particles
round
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + round + object
Usage

usually followed by a noun representing a problem, rule, or obstacle.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'avoid' (which is more general) and 'bypass' (which is more technical); note that in American English, 'get around' is the standard equivalent.

Pitfall

They got round of the problem.They got round the problem.the verb is followed directly by the object; do not add 'of' after 'round'.

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