Meaning ofcircumventin English

Verb

1. to outsmart or deceive someone
   The company tried to circumvent the regulations by using a loophole.
2. to sidestep a rule; evade responsibility
   She attempted to circumvent her opponent in the debate by raising a unrelated topic.
3. to avoid something; bypass
   The hikers decided to circumvent the muddy path and take a detour through the woods.