work around
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: work round
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, around.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Được sử dụng ngoài nghĩa đen hoặc thành ngữ: xem work, around
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Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He works around the corner in the fish shop.
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 bypass or circumvent (a problem or obstacle).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “work around” mean?
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see work, around.
Is “work around” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.