get around

verb

got around; got around or gotten around; getting around; gets around

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

Synonyms

• beat
• best
• conquer
• defeat
• dispatch
• do down [British]
• get
• lick
• master
• overbear
• overcome
• overmatch
• prevail (over)
• skunk
• stop
• subdue
• surmount
• take
• trim
• triumph (over)
• upend
• win (against)
• worst

Examples of get around in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The complicated world of custom stationery, which includes many types of paper, colors, and styles, can be hard to get around. —Brianna Kamienski, USA TODAY, 25 June 2024

Taylor Swift may not ever get around to responding directly to Dave Grohl‘s controversial weekend jibe. —Chris Willman, Variety, 24 June 2024

Being able to get around in your vacation destination is key. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2024

Watching our pets age and struggle to get around is difficult, but there are options available so never hesitate to advocate for your pet at their next veterinary visit. —Dr. Devon B. Smith, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1798, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 3

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