get round
Third Person
gets round
Present Participle
getting round
Past Tense
got round
Past Participle
gotten round
1
to find a way to deal with or overcome a problem or obstacle
- We need to get round the issue of limited funding to complete the project.
- They found a creative way to get round the traffic and arrive on time.
- The team had to get round the technical glitch to launch the new app.
- She managed to get round her fear of public speaking by practicing.
- We must get round the lack of resources to provide the necessary support.
2
to persuade a person to agree or do something one wants, often through friendliness, charm, or doing kind things for them
- She managed to get round her parents to let her attend the concert.
- He used his charisma to get round the strict teacher for an extension on the assignment.
- The team decided to get round the boss by bringing in cupcakes on Friday.
- She used her charm to get round her friend and borrow the car for the weekend.
- They wanted to get round the landlord to reduce the rent by improving the property.
3
to spread or circulate information, especially through informal or unofficial channels, often by word of mouth
- News of the upcoming event quickly got round the neighborhood.
- Gossip tends to get round faster than accurate information.
- It's amazing how rumors can get round and cause unnecessary panic.
- The news about the office reshuffling got round the entire company within hours.
- You'd be surprised how quickly word can get round in a small town.