Circumventing: meaning, definitions and examples
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circumventing
[ หsษหr.kษmหvent ]
avoiding rules
To circumvent means to find a way around an obstacle or to avoid a problem or rule, often in a clever or deceitful manner. It suggests using ingenuity to go around obstacles instead of confronting them head-on.
Synonyms
avoid, bypass, elude, get around, skirt.
Examples of usage
- He found a way to circumvent the strict regulations.
- They circumvented the issue by changing their strategy.
- She circumvented the traffic by taking a shortcut.
- The company circumvented traditional hiring practices.
Translations
Translations of the word "circumventing" in other languages:
๐ต๐น contornando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเคเคชเคพเคธ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช umgehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghindari
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑั ะพะดะถะตะฝะฝั
๐ต๐ฑ omijanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้ฟใใ
๐ซ๐ท contournement
๐ช๐ธ eludir
๐น๐ท aลmak
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฐํํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฌุงูุฒ
๐จ๐ฟ obejรญt
๐ธ๐ฐ obchรกdzaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่ง้ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ obiti
๐ฎ๐ธ umganga
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปัะฟ ำฉัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแขแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dolaลmaq
๐ฒ๐ฝ eludir
Etymology
The term 'circumvent' originates from the Latin word 'circumvenire', which means 'to come around' or 'to surround'. It is composed of 'circum', meaning 'around', and 'venire', which means 'to come'. The word evolved in English usage from the late 15th century as a way to describe the act of avoiding or evading something by going around it. Throughout history, circumventing has often been associated with cleverness and resourcefulness, but can also carry negative connotations when referring to deceit or dishonesty. The usage of 'circumvent' has expanded over time and is now commonly applied in various contexts, including legal, technical, and everyday language.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #27,176, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 27175 comparably
- 27176 circumventing
- 27177 amoral
- 27178 uncongenial
- 27179 ruff
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