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circumventing
[/ˌsɜːrkəmˈventɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
contornando
1.
Finding a way around an obstacle, rule, or problem; avoiding or bypassing something
The company was accused of circumventing tax regulations.
A empresa foi acusada de contornar regulamentações fiscais.
2.
Going around something physically
The river was circumventing the mountain.
O rio estava contornando a montanha.
3.
Preventing something from happening by taking preventive action
By installing new security measures, they are circumventing potential break-ins.
Ao instalar novas medidas de segurança, eles estão prevenindo possíveis roubos.
Synonyms
bypassing
avoiding
evading
skirting
getting around
Antonyms
confronting
facing
complying
adhering
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
contornando
Most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
burlando
Used when implying deception or fraud
Portugal
contornando
Standard Portuguese usage
Portugal
ultrapassando
Alternative form meaning to go beyond or overcome
Related Idioms & Phrases
work around
find a loophole
go around the rules
skirt the issue
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