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get (1)
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get about
get across
get after
get ahead
get along
get around
get at
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get away with
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get around

get around


verb 
Definition:
 
1. intransitive verb have social life: to be socially active and aware of what is happening
I have the feeling you don't get around much.

2. intransitive verb become known: to become widely known
If news of this gets around, I may have to change my plans.

3. transitive verb deal successfully with obstruction: to manage to operate in spite of a regulation, prohibition, or difficulty

4. transitive verb persuade somebody: to talk or charm somebody into doing what you want

5. intransitive verb say or do something at last: finally to say or do something after delay, hesitation, or being involved with other things
I wondered when you'd get around to telling me that.

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