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get around

British pronunciation/ɡɛt ɐɹˈaʊnd/
American pronunciation/ɡɛt ɐɹˈaʊnd/
to get around
[VERB]
MAIN VERB
[phrase form: get]
1

to persuade someone to do what one wants, often by doing things they like

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2

be released or become known; of news

synonyms : break
get out
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3

avoid something unpleasant or laborious

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4

to move or travel from one place to another, often without a specific destination or purpose

synonyms : get about
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5

be a social swinger; socialize a lot

synonyms : swing
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6

*** Move to the other side of an obstruction

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7

*** Avoid or bypass an obstacle

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Examples
1Turtles really get around!
2Word gets around.
3That lady gets around.
4Get around.
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