get around

verb

got around; got around or gotten around; getting around; gets around
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transitive verb

1
: circumvent, evade
2
: to get the better of

intransitive verb

1
a
: to find or take the necessary time or effort
—used with to
b
: to give attention or consideration
—used with to
2
: to go from place to place
3
: to become known or current
word got around that he was resigning

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somehow, an inexperienced lawyer managed to get around the media giant's stable of high-priced legal eagles somehow she managed to get around the rules for paying the sales tax on a car bought out of state
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By the time the Fed got around to raising rates, the inflationary surge was ending. — George Calhoun, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Many Amish people shun certain kinds of modern technology, and Reichenbach says many now use ride services to get around. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026 The signifying fruit was intended to get around the 1980 Israeli ban on political art featuring the grouping of the flag’s colors. — News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2026 For now, however, the focus for students is simply getting around campus. — Usa Today, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for get around

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3

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The first known use of get around was in 1798

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“Get around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/get%20around. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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Kids Definition

get around

verb
1
: evade
2
: to do or deal with (something not yet done or dealt with)
will get around to it
3
: to go from place to place
4
: to become known
word got around
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