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to get around
01
to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like
Transitive: to get around sb
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
Action verb
Regular
Separable
Particle
around
Base verb
get
Present tense
get around
3rd person singular
gets around
Present participle
getting around
Past simple
got around
Past participle
gotten around
Examples
Sarah knows how to get around her parents and convince them to extend her curfew.
02
(of information, news, or rumors) to spread or circulate
Dialect
American
AmericanIntransitive
Transitive: to get around a place
Examples
Word tends to get around quickly in a small town.
Examples
In the city, it's easy to get around using public transportation.
04
to find a way to overcome a problem or obstacle
Transitive: to get around sth
Examples
Students should be resourceful and get around the challenges of remote learning.
05
to engage in social activities or interactions
Intransitive
Examples
The social butterfly in the group is always eager to get around, introducing everyone to new acquaintances at gatherings.
06
to move past an obstacle or barrier
Transitive: to get around an obstacle or barrier
Examples
The determined hiker managed to get around the fallen tree and continue the trail.
07
to have romantic or sexual relationships with multiple people, often without commitment
Intransitive
Examples
He has a reputation for getting around with different partners.
