Phrasal verb
get round
Definition
phrasal verb. to find a way to deal with a problem or a rule without breaking it directly.
phrasal verb. to circumvent a restriction, obstacle, or regulation through ingenuity or by finding a loophole; often implies a clever or indirect solution.
Examples
“We found a way to get round the new rules.”
“The company managed to get round the tax laws by moving its headquarters to another country.”
“Experienced lawyers often find creative ways to get round the strictest contractual clauses to protect their clients' interests.”
Examples
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.”
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'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
round
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
get + round + object
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