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circumvent

/ˌsɜː.kəmˈvent/

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/ˌsɜː.kəmˈvent/C1formal
  • ruГлагол, означающий найти способ обойти препятствие, правило или трудность, часто хитрым или косвенным образом.

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.

    ruОбойти

    • 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.

    Synonymsavoidbypassdodgeevadeget aroundoutwitsidestepskirt

    Antonymscomplyconfrontencounterfacemeetobeyobserve

  2. Outwit or deceiveC1formal

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

    ruПерехитрить или обмануть

    • 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.

    Synonymsdeceivedodgedupeeludeevadehoodwinkoutsmartoutwitsidesteptrick

    Antonymsaidassisthelpservesupport

Forms
  • circumvented past participle
  • circumvented past simple
  • circumventing present participle
  • circumvents third person singular
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