Circumvent Definition & Meaning
circumvent
- verb
- surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna"
- beat through cleverness and wit; "I beat the traffic"; "She outfoxed her competitors"
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
"Circumvent" in song lyrics
See how circumvent is used in real songs:
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"Eat off the table of elements, I circumvent"
Bronze Nazareth f/ Dots — Blowgun (Remix) -
"You clowns is under a circus tent when I circumvent"
DJ Revolution f/ Special Teamz — The Big Top
Words that rhyme with circumvent
Usage tips for "circumvent"
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does circumvent mean?
- surround so as to force to give up; "The Turks besieged Vienna" beat through cleverness and wit; "I beat the traffic"; "She outfoxed her competitors" avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
- What part of speech is circumvent?
- Circumvent is a verb.
- How many definitions does circumvent have?
- Circumvent has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).