get around

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Di chuyển qua phía bên kia bằng cách thay đổi hướng

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

The tide was too high, and we couldn't get around the rocks.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

To avoid or bypass an obstacle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tránh hoặc vượt qua chướng ngại vật

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To circumvent the obligation and performance of a chore; to get out of.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tránh thực hiện một nhiệm vụ

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “get around” mean?

To move to the other side of (something, such as an obstruction) by deviating from a direct course or following a curved path.

Is “get around” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.