circumventing

[ˌsərkəmˈvɛntɪŋ]

circumventing Definition

  • 1find a way around (an obstacle).
  • 2overcome (a problem or difficulty), typically in a clever and surreptitious way.

Using circumventing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "circumventing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He found a way of circumventing the law.

  • Example

    The company was accused of circumventing employment laws.

  • Example

    They managed to circumvent the bureaucracy.

circumventing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for circumventing

Antonyms for circumventing

Phrases with circumventing

  • to find a way to avoid the usual rules and controls of a system

    Example

    Some people try to circumvent the system by using fake IDs.

  • to find a way to avoid obeying the law

    Example

    Some companies try to circumvent the law by using loopholes.

  • to find a way to avoid following the usual steps in a process

    Example

    She tried to circumvent the process by going straight to the manager.

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Summary: circumventing in Brief

The verb 'circumventing' [ˌsərkəmˈvɛntɪŋ] means to find a way around an obstacle or overcome a problem in a clever and surreptitious way. It is often used in the context of avoiding rules, laws, or processes. Synonyms include 'avoid', 'evade', and 'bypass'.