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[get around]
{v.} 1a. To go to different places; move about.
Mary's father really gets
around; Monday he was in Washington;Wednesday he was in Chicago; and today he is
in New York.
Fredbroke his leg, but he is able to get about on crutches.
1b. or [getabout] To become widely known especially by being talked about.
Badnews gets around quickly.
2a. {informal} To get by a trick orflattery what
you want from (someone).
Mary knows how to get aroundher father.
2b.
{informal} To find a way of not obeying or doing;escape from.
Some people try
to get around the tax laws.
Johndid not weigh enough to join the Navy, but
he got around that; hedrank a lot of water before his physical
examination.
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