circumvent
Translation
to circumvent, to bypass, to get around, to outwit
Examples
They tried to circumvent the rules.
They tried to circumvent the rules.
We had to circumvent the traffic by taking a side road.
We had to circumvent the traffic by taking a side road.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to find a way around (an obstacle or rule) They tried to circumvent the rules.
Similar Words
Synonyms: bypass, evade, get around, avoid
Etymology
From Latin 'circum' (around) + 'venire' (to come). Literally 'to come around' something.
Memory Tips
Imagine 'coming around' ('vent') an obstacle in a 'circle' ('circum') to avoid it, instead of going through it.