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circumvent

verb

ˌsɝː.kəmˈvent

Meaning

To cleverly avoid or find a way around obstacles or rules.

to find a way around an obstacle; to avoid a rule or problem cleverly

He tried to circumvent the security system.

The company found a way to circumvent the new tax laws.

Bypass, Evade, Outmaneuver, bypass, avoid, evade, sidestep, dodge

Entry 1

Bypass, Evade, Outmaneuver

Entry 2

bypass, avoid, evade, sidestep, dodge

Confront, Face, Comply, face, confront, comply

Entry 1

Confront, Face, Comply

Entry 2

face, confront, comply

circumvent rules, circumvent obstacles, attempt to circumvent

To feed on grass; to touch or scrape lightly while passing.

to place something in a context or interpret it in relation to its surroundings

to predict or announce something before it happens

to adapt or adjust to a new climate, environment, or situation

to mock or ridicule someone or something

to combine into a single, more effective or coherent whole