Get around
verb
To move or travel from one place to another.
It's easy to get around the city with public transportation.
Often appears as...
- get around the city
- get around the town
verb
To find a way to avoid or overcome something.
They found a clever way to get around the rules.
Often appears as...
- get around a problem
- get around the rules
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To become known or available.
News about their wedding quickly got around.
Often appears as...
- news get around
- gossip get around
verb
To socialize, meet, or make a visit.
I haven't been able to get around to see everyone yet.
Often appears as...
- get around to see
- get around to visit
verb
To deal with or complete something.
I will get around to doing the chores later.
Often appears as...
- get around to doing
- get around to finishing
verb
To move or travel from one place to another.
It's easy to get around the city with public transportation.
Often appears as...
- get around the city
- get around the town
verb
To find a way to avoid or overcome something.
They found a clever way to get around the rules.
Often appears as...
- get around a problem
- get around the rules
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To become known or available.
News about their wedding quickly got around.
Often appears as...
- news get around
- gossip get around
verb
To socialize, meet, or make a visit.
I haven't been able to get around to see everyone yet.
Often appears as...
- get around to see
- get around to visit
verb
To deal with or complete something.
I will get around to doing the chores later.
Often appears as...
- get around to doing
- get around to finishing
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Limit
Used for physical areas where one can travel, not for abstract concepts.
She loves to get around Europe during her summer holidays.
Pro Tip 2/2Frequent Movement
Implies regular or numerous movements rather than a single journey.
He gets around quite a bit for someone with a young family.
Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Limit
Used for physical areas where one can travel, not for abstract concepts.
She loves to get around Europe during her summer holidays.
Pro Tip 2/2Frequent Movement
Implies regular or numerous movements rather than a single journey.
He gets around quite a bit for someone with a young family.
Pro Tip 1/2Geographical Limit
Used for physical areas where one can travel, not for abstract concepts.
She loves to get around Europe during her summer holidays.
Pro Tip 2/2Frequent Movement
Implies regular or numerous movements rather than a single journey.
He gets around quite a bit for someone with a young family.
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