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circumvent

/ˌsɜː.kəmˈvɛnt/

/ˌsɜr.kəmˈvɛnt/

Translations

circumventverb

circumvented

Past Simple

circumvented

Past Participle

circumventing

Gerund

/ˌsɜː.kəmˈvɛnt/

/ˌsɜr.kəmˈvɛnt/

They tried to circumvent the rules by using a loophole.

Они попытались обойти правила, используя лазейку.

Additional translations

Synonyms

get around

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.