Phrasal Verb: Get around

Meaning: Become known

Example: It didn't take long for the news to GET AROUND once it got into the newspapers.

Meaning: Visit many different places

Example: He GETS AROUND a lot- he's always flying somewhere different.

Meaning: Walk or go to places

Example: He's finding it hard to GET AROUND since the operation and spends most of his time at home.

Meaning: Avoid a problem

Example: It'll be tricky, but we will find a way to GET AROUND the regulations.

Meaning: Persuade, convince

Example: She didn't want to accept my application because it was late, but I managed to GET AROUND her.

Meaning: Have personal or sexual relationships with many people

Example: He GETS AROUND a bit; he's always with some new girlfriend.