Word:
Circumvent
Status:
Verb(transitive)
Meaning:
To avoid getting stopped by: to avoid certain things in a clever or dishonest way.
Sentences:
1) We circumvented the problem by using a different programme.
2) He found a way to circumvent the law.
Origin:
Latin cirvumventus, past participle of circumvenire, from circum + venire which means 'to come'.
First use:
1539
Synonyms:
beat, bypaas, dodge, get around, shortcut, skirt
Antonyms:
comply, follow, keep, obey.
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