What does circumvent mean?
Circumvent means (transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass.
Circumvent
/səːkəmˈvɛnt/ · verb
Meaning
(transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass.
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) to avoid or get around something; to bypass
- (transitive) to surround or besiege
- (transitive) to outwit or outsmart
Example Sentences
The line turns a sharp right-angle to the north to circumvent the town, and then plunges straight into the 1 in 50, which lasts for nearly 20 miles with few intermissions, and some pitches of 1 in 40.
We are mortified by not being thought worthy of trust; and there is also a feeling of small triumph in circumventing those who doubt either our inclination or our power of service.
Synonyms for circumvent
Antonyms for circumvent
Related Words
Word Forms
- circumvents
- circumventing
- circumvented
- circumvene
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
Practice and Learn More
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for circumvent?
Common synonyms include elude, evade, beat, dodge.
What is the opposite of circumvent?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use circumvent in a sentence?
The line turns a sharp right-angle to the north to circumvent the town, and then plunges straight into the 1 in 50, which lasts for nearly 20 miles with few intermissions, and some pitches of 1 in 40.
Sources & Attribution
FreeDictionaryAPI.com / Wiktionary · Original source · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dictionary data is provided by FreeDictionaryAPI.com and sourced from Wiktionary under its stated license.