Go around
/ɡəu əˈraund/B1
PreIntermediate
1. To travel or move to various places.
- She decided to go around Europe during her summer break.
- The tourists went around the city to see all the famous landmarks.
2. To spread or circulate among a group of people.
- There's a rumor going around about a change in management.
- Cold viruses tend to go around during the winter months.
3. To bypass an obstacle by taking a different path.
- We had to go around the fallen tree to continue our hike.
- The car went around the construction zone using a detour.
4. To fulfill a need or demand for all members of a group.
- There were enough sandwiches to go around at the picnic.
- Make sure there are enough copies to go around before the meeting starts.
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