Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
circumvent a rule
phrase
/ˌsɜːrkəmˈvɛnt ə ruːl/
Definition
To find a way around a rule or restriction, often in a clever or indirect manner.
Examples
- Some students try to circumvent a rule by using back doors in their assignments.
- Businesses may look for ways to circumvent a rule that they find too restrictive.
Meaning
Circumventing a rule involves avoiding or bypassing regulations or guidelines while not directly breaking them.
Synonyms
- Evade
- Bypass
- Skirt
- Sidestep
