# get round

CEFR B2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/get-round
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "They got round of the problem." but "They got round the problem." — the verb is followed directly by the object; do not add 'of' after 'round'.

## Usage notes

- 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.

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