circumvent

• Verbo que significa encontrar una manera de evitar un obstáculo, regla o dificultad, a menudo mediante un método astuto o indirecto.

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.

   Evadir o eludir

   • 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.

   Sinónimosavoidbypassdodgeevadeget aroundoutwitsidestepskirt

   Antónimoscomplyconfrontencounterfacemeetobeyobserve

2. Outwit or deceiveC1formal

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

   eludir con astucia

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdeceivedodgedupeeludeevadehoodwinkoutsmartoutwitsidesteptrick

   Antónimosaidassisthelpservesupport