circumvent

• Ein Verb, das bedeutet, ein Hindernis, eine Regel oder eine Schwierigkeit auf geschickte oder indirekte Weise zu umgehen oder zu vermeiden.

A verb meaning to find a way around an obstacle, rule, or difficulty, often in a clever or indirect manner.

1. Avoid or bypassC1formal

   To find a way around an obstacle, rule, or restriction.

   Umgehen

   • The company tried to circumvent the new regulations.
   • He circumvented the security system by using a fake ID.
   • They circumvented the traffic jam by taking a side road.

   Synonymeavoidbypassdodgeevadeget aroundoutwitsidestepskirt

   Antonymecomplyconfrontencounterfacemeetobeyobserve

2. Outwit or deceiveC1formal

   To overcome a problem or opponent in a clever and often dishonest way.

   Überlisten oder täuschen

   • The lawyer circumvented the legal loophole to win the case.
   • She circumvented the competition by forming a strategic alliance.
   • He circumvented the rules by exploiting a technicality.

   Synonymedeceivedodgedupeeludeevadehoodwinkoutsmartoutwitsidesteptrick

   Antonymeaidassisthelpservesupport