get around
phrasal verb · Phrasal verb / verb phrase B1
Plain meaning
travel from place to place or find a way past a problem
Exam-register meaning
In academic or exam writing, this is used to discuss travel from place to place or find a way past a problem in a more precise way.
In context
naturalThe team tried to get around the city before the deadline.
examThe passage suggests that institutions may need to get around the city in order to improve long-term outcomes.
Common collocations
get around the cityget around a ruleget around easily
Watch out
Do not use a weak verb before this word. Learn the whole word partnership, e.g., “get around the city”.