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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Circumvent' in a Sentence

"To navigate around or avoid; to go past or bypass, especially to avoid facing or addressing a specific issue or obstacle." more

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The seasoned climber had to circumvent a challenging rock face to reach the summit.
Despite the traffic, they had circumvented delays by taking a shortcut through the side streets.
In order to save time, the chef found a way to circumvent a complex cooking technique.
The savvy shopper knows how to circumvent high prices by waiting for sales and discounts.

Circumvent

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verbTo navigate around or avoid; to go past or bypass, especially to avoid facing or addressing a specific issue or obstacle.

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Last Updated On: February 24, 2024
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