Get round
verb
To convince someone to change their mind or agree with your idea.
She always manages to get round her dad.
Often appears as...
- get round to
- get round to it
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To find a way of avoiding or ignoring a problem or a difficult situation.
She knows how to get round the system and avoid paying taxes.
Often appears as...
- get round the problem
- get round the situation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To visit many places.
With my busy schedule, I don't often get round to visiting friends anymore.
Often appears as...
- get round to
- get round to it
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To finally do something.
I finally got round to cleaning the garage.
Often appears as...
- finally get round
- get round to
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To convince someone to change their mind or agree with your idea.
She always manages to get round her dad.
Often appears as...
- get round to
- get round to it
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To find a way of avoiding or ignoring a problem or a difficult situation.
She knows how to get round the system and avoid paying taxes.
Often appears as...
- get round the problem
- get round the situation
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To visit many places.
With my busy schedule, I don't often get round to visiting friends anymore.
Often appears as...
- get round to
- get round to it
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To finally do something.
I finally got round to cleaning the garage.
Often appears as...
- finally get round
- get round to
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Soft Persuasion
Used when gently convincing someone without force or pressure.
She can always get round her parents for a later curfew.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Appeal
Often involves appealing to someone's emotions to change their mind.
He got round me by showing how much the charity needs help.
Pro Tip 3/3Close Relationships
Commonly used in contexts involving friends and family.
My sister always gets round me to borrow clothes.
Pro Tip 1/3Soft Persuasion
Used when gently convincing someone without force or pressure.
She can always get round her parents for a later curfew.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Appeal
Often involves appealing to someone's emotions to change their mind.
He got round me by showing how much the charity needs help.
Pro Tip 3/3Close Relationships
Commonly used in contexts involving friends and family.
My sister always gets round me to borrow clothes.
Pro Tip 1/3Soft Persuasion
Used when gently convincing someone without force or pressure.
She can always get round her parents for a later curfew.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Appeal
Often involves appealing to someone's emotions to change their mind.
He got round me by showing how much the charity needs help.
Pro Tip 3/3Close Relationships
Commonly used in contexts involving friends and family.
My sister always gets round me to borrow clothes.
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