Know your way around
verb
To be familiar with a place and able to travel easily in it.
She's been living here for a year, so she knows her way around the city perfectly.
verb
To have a good knowledge or understanding of something.
He knows his way around computers, he has been working with them for years.
Often appears as...
- know his/her/their way around computers
- know his/her/their way around the kitchen
verb
To be familiar with a place and able to travel easily in it.
She's been living here for a year, so she knows her way around the city perfectly.
verb
To have a good knowledge or understanding of something.
He knows his way around computers, he has been working with them for years.
Often appears as...
- know his/her/their way around computers
- know his/her/their way around the kitchen
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Navigation
Used when someone can find their way through areas such as cities, buildings, or neighborhoods.
After a month of exploration, I now know my way around the new campus.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's not just about literally walking around; it can also mean being familiar with a system or organization.
He quickly knew his way around the company's procedures.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Acclimation
Can imply adapting to local culture or customs of a place beyond geography.
She really knows her way around the local culture and traditions now.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Navigation
Used when someone can find their way through areas such as cities, buildings, or neighborhoods.
After a month of exploration, I now know my way around the new campus.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's not just about literally walking around; it can also mean being familiar with a system or organization.
He quickly knew his way around the company's procedures.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Acclimation
Can imply adapting to local culture or customs of a place beyond geography.
She really knows her way around the local culture and traditions now.
Pro Tip 1/3Physical Navigation
Used when someone can find their way through areas such as cities, buildings, or neighborhoods.
After a month of exploration, I now know my way around the new campus.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's not just about literally walking around; it can also mean being familiar with a system or organization.
He quickly knew his way around the company's procedures.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Acclimation
Can imply adapting to local culture or customs of a place beyond geography.
She really knows her way around the local culture and traditions now.
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