Circumventing: meaning, definitions and examples

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circumventing

 

[ หŒsษœหr.kษ™mหˆvent ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น contornando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเคˆเคชเคพเคธ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช umgehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menghindari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑั…ะพะดะถะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ omijanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ›ž้ฟใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท contournement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ eludir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท aลŸmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฐํšŒํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฌุงูˆุฒ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ obejรญt

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ obchรกdzaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ง„้ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ umganga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐะปั‹ะฟ ำฉั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒขแƒแƒœแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dolaลŸmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.