circumvent

verb
UK: /ˌsɜːkəmˈvent/
US: /ˌsɜːkəmˈvent/

  1. To avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally.

    1. They tried to circumvent the rules.
    2. The company circumvented environmental regulations by dumping waste at night.

  2. To find a way of avoiding a law or rule.

    1. We circumvent the system.
    2. Smugglers often circumvent customs controls by using smaller, unguarded ports.

Synonyms

evade bypass dodge avoid outwit sidestep
circumvent transitive-verb

  1. To go around something.

    1. The road circumvents the park.
    2. A high fence was built to circumvent the army camp for security reasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "circumvent" in English means: To avoid something, especially cleverly or illegally., To find a way of avoiding a law or rule..

The phonetic transcription of "circumvent" is /ˌsɜːkəmˈvent/ in British English and /ˌsɜːkəmˈvent/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "circumvent": evade, bypass, dodge, avoid, outwit, sidestep.

Example usage of "circumvent": "They tried to circumvent the rules.". More examples on the page.