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to get round
01
to find a way to deal with or overcome a problem or obstacle
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Inseparable
Particle
round
Base verb
get
Present tense
get round
3rd person singular
gets round
Present participle
getting round
Past simple
got round
Past participle
got round
Examples
We need to get round the issue of limited funding to complete the project.
02
to persuade a person to agree or do something one wants, often through friendliness, charm, or doing kind things for them
Examples
She managed to get round her parents to let her attend the concert.
03
to spread or circulate information, especially through informal or unofficial channels, often by word of mouth
Examples
News of the upcoming event quickly got round the neighborhood.
