circumvent

• Verbo que significa encontrar uma maneira de contornar um obstáculo, uma regra ou uma dificuldade, muitas vezes de forma astuta ou indireta.

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.

   Contornar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosavoidbypassdodgeevadeget aroundoutwitsidestepskirt

   Antônimoscomplyconfrontencounterfacemeetobeyobserve

2. Outwit or deceiveC1formal

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

   Enganar ou ludibriar

   • 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.

   Sinônimosdeceivedodgedupeeludeevadehoodwinkoutsmartoutwitsidesteptrick

   Antônimosaidassisthelpservesupport