Circumvent

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Synonyms of circumvent

Antonyms of circumvent

Collocations of circumvent

circumvent rules
Frequency: 80 %

He tried to circumvent the rules by finding loopholes in the system.

circumvent law
Frequency: 70 %

The company was accused of trying to circumvent the law by engaging in unethical practices.

circumvent security
Frequency: 60 %

Hackers often try to circumvent security measures to gain unauthorized access to sensitive information.

circumvent process
Frequency: 50 %

She found a way to circumvent the lengthy approval process and expedite the project.

Idiomatic Expressions for circumvent

  • Phrase: circumvent a problem
    Meaning: to find a way to overcome or bypass a problem
    Usage: The team had to think creatively to circumvent a problem that arose during the project.