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Circumnavigate

Definition

(formal) To sail or travel around something, especially the world, in a complete circle; to find a way around a problem or difficulty. Typically collocates with 'the globe', 'the continent', 'an obstacle'.

Example Sentences

1Ferdinand Magellan led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe in the early 16th century.
2To circumnavigate the bureaucratic red tape, we will need to find a creative solution.
3The new trade agreement aims to circumnavigate existing tariffs and promote free trade between nations.
4The team of engineers worked tirelessly to circumnavigate the technical difficulties and launch the project on schedule.
5In his philosophical treatise, the author attempts to circumnavigate the complexities of free will and moral responsibility.

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