get round (something)



get round (something)

To solve, overcome, avoid, or circumvent some difficulty, problem, or obstacle. We got round the overheating problem by installing an additional air vent. Many people try to get round their taxes in one way or another, but most of them end up paying even more in fines.
See also: get, round

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Paget-English (Rare)
Cox[kɔks]
Mansel-English (Rare)
LibbyLIB-eeEnglish
TeddyTED-eeEnglish
WangiWAHNG-ee (Indonesian)Indonesian, Malay