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circumvent

UK
/ˌsɜː.kəmˈvɛnt/
US
/ˌsɜr.kəmˈvɛnt/

Translations

circumventverb
circumvented
Past Simple
circumvented
Past Participle
circumventing
Gerund
UK
/ˌsɜː.kəmˈvɛnt/
US
/ˌsɜr.kəmˈvɛnt/
contournerSens général : éviter un obstacle, une difficulté ou une règle en passant par un moyen détourné.
The company managed to circumvent the new regulations by exploiting a loophole.
L'entreprise a réussi à contourner les nouvelles réglementations en exploitant une faille.
Additional translations
déjouerS'emploie surtout pour une personne, une autorité ou un contrôle que l'on cherche à tromper ou à surpasser par ruse.
Synonyms
avoid
bypass
evade
dodge
elude
skirt
get around
sidestep

Definitions

circumventverb
To find a way around an obstacle or difficulty.
The company managed to circumvent the new regulations by exploiting a loophole.
To avoid or bypass something, often in a clever or deceptive way.
She tried to circumvent the rules by submitting her application through a different channel.
To outsmart or gain an advantage over (a person or authority) by cleverness or deceit.
He tried to circumvent his supervisor by appealing directly to the CEO.
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