circumvent
Translation
to circumvent, to get around, to bypass, to evade
Examples
They tried to circumvent the rules.
They tried to circumvent the rules.
We had to circumvent the city centre to avoid traffic.
We had to circumvent the city center to avoid traffic.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to find a way around (a rule or problem) They tried to circumvent the rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bypass, get around, evade, sidestep
Etymology
From Latin 'circum' (around) + 'venire' (to come). To 'come around' something, thus avoiding it.
Memory Tips
Imagine coming ('venire') around ('circum-') a problem or obstacle instead of going through it.