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circumvent

/ˈsɜːm.vɛnt/ verb · British & US
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What does circumvent mean?

verb

to go or move around something in order to avoid it or get to the other side, or to find a way to avoid doing something or to get around a problem.

Example

"The company tried to circumvent the new tax laws by setting up a subsidiary in a low-tax country."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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