go around

/ɡˌəʊ ɐɹˈaʊnd/

/ɡˌoʊ ɐɹˈaʊnd/

to go around

MAIN VERB

[phrase form: go]

(of information or physical objects) to circulate or distribute something, often in a haphazard or informal manner

synonyms : circulate

be sufficient

avoid something unpleasant or laborious

synonyms : bypass

go around the flank of (an opposing army)

synonyms : outflank

to rotate or spin around an axis or center point

synonyms : revolve

(of an infectious disease) to be transmitted or spread from person to person

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

Examples

1. The flu is going around, and many people in town are as sick as horses.

2. You can rent a scooter to go around the town quickly.

3. I tell you, coffee made the world go around when I was in grad school!

4. Buying more drinks for the party is like bringing sand to the beach - there's already plenty to go around.