get round (something)

get round

To spread among a number of people, as of news, rumors, etc. When news of this tax scandal gets round, your career in politics will be finished!See also: get, round

get round (something)

To solve, overcome, avoid, or circumvent some difficulty, problem, or obstacle. We got round the overheating problem by installing an additional air vent. Many people try to get round their taxes in one way or another, but most of them end up paying even more in fines.See also: get, round