go around Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb be sufficient
   
   • There's not enough to go around
2. verb become widely known and passed on
   spread; circulate.
   
   • the rumor spread
   • the story went around in the office
3. verb go around the flank of (an opposing army)
   outflank.
   
4. verb turn on or around an axis or a center
   revolve; rotate.
   
   • The Earth revolves around the Sun
   • The lamb roast rotates on a spit over the fire
5. verb avoid something unpleasant or laborious
   short-circuit; get around; bypass.
   
   • You cannot bypass these rules!

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