circumvent (B2)
verb
Definition
circumvent means to avoid or get around something; to bypass. It can have more than one sense, so use the alternate meanings and examples to choose the meaning that matches your sentence.
Examples
The lesson showed how to circumvent in a natural sentence.
Check who or what will circumvent before translating the verb.
The example helped students understand when to circumvent.
How to Use circumvent
- to circumvent (verb pattern)
- Use the infinitive form when naming the action. — "The lesson showed when to circumvent."
- circumvent in context (usage pattern)
- Check the sentence to see who does the action. — "We studied how circumvent works in context."
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