Get around Meaning in English
expression
ˈɡɛt/, /ˈɡɪt/ /ɝˈaʊn/, /ɝˈaʊnd
GET-uh-ROWN(D)
ɡˈɛt/ /ɐɹˈaʊnd
GET-uh-ROUND
Definition
To travel or move from place to place, especially within a city or area. It also means to avoid or find a way to deal with problems or obstacles.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and very common in conversation. Used for physical movement ('get around the city'), travel, and for finding ways to overcome rules or obstacles ('get around a rule'). 'Get around to' is a different phrase—it means to finally do something.
Spanish: moverse - desplazarse - evadir (problemas)Portuguese (BR): locomover-se - circular - contornar (problemas)Portuguese (PT): deslocar-se - circular - contornar (problemas)Chinese (Simplified): 四处走动 - 到处旅行 - 规避（问题）Chinese (Traditional): 四處走動 - 到處旅行 - 規避（問題）Hindi: इधर-उधर घूमना - बच निकलना (समस्या से)Arabic: يتنقل - يسافر - يتجاوز (مشكلة)Bengali: ঘোরা - ঘুরে বেড়ানো - এড়িয়ে চলা (সমস্যা/নিয়ম)Russian: передвигаться - обходить (проблему/правило)Japanese: 移動する - 回避するVietnamese: đi lại - né tránh (vấn đề/luật)Korean: 돌아다니다 - 피하다 (문제/규칙)Turkish: dolaşmak - aşmak (kural/sorun)Urdu: گھومنا - بچ نکلنا (مسئلہ/قاعدہ)Indonesian: berkeliling - menghindari (masalah/peraturan)
Example Sentences
It's easy to get around this city by bus.
basic
She uses a bike to get around town.
basic
He found a way to get around the rule.
basic
I don't drive, but I get around just fine on the subway.
natural
People will always try to get around difficult questions in interviews.
natural
Word really gets around fast in small towns.
natural