Work around to

phrasal verb

Find a way to avoid or overcome a problem or difficulty.

The programmers had to work around to fix the bugs in the software.
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  • work around to a problem
  • work around to a difficulty
phrasal verb

Gradually manage to do something that is difficult or takes a long time.

I finally worked around to cleaning up the garage.
Visual representation of "work around to" - Gradually manage to do something that is difficult or takes a long time

Often appears as...

  • work around to a task
  • work around to a project
phrasal verb

Find a way to avoid or overcome a problem or difficulty.

The programmers had to work around to fix the bugs in the software.
Visual representation of "work around to" - Find a way to avoid or overcome a problem or difficulty

Often appears as...

  • work around to a problem
  • work around to a difficulty
phrasal verb

Gradually manage to do something that is difficult or takes a long time.

I finally worked around to cleaning up the garage.
Visual representation of "work around to" - Gradually manage to do something that is difficult or takes a long time

Often appears as...

  • work around to a task
  • work around to a project
Definition 1 of 2
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Problem Solving

Used when creatively avoiding a problem rather than confronting it directly.

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She found a way to work around to the budget cuts by reallocating funds.
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Not Literal

Doesn't always mean a physical action; it often refers to thinking or planning.

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The team had to work around to the legal restrictions.
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Subtle Solution

It implies finding a clever or indirect way to deal with an obstacle.

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He worked around to the software limitations by using external tools.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Problem Solving

Used when creatively avoiding a problem rather than confronting it directly.

Illustration for Problem Solving
She found a way to work around to the budget cuts by reallocating funds.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Doesn't always mean a physical action; it often refers to thinking or planning.

Illustration for Not Literal
The team had to work around to the legal restrictions.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Solution

It implies finding a clever or indirect way to deal with an obstacle.

Illustration for Subtle Solution
He worked around to the software limitations by using external tools.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Problem Solving

Used when creatively avoiding a problem rather than confronting it directly.

Illustration for Problem Solving
She found a way to work around to the budget cuts by reallocating funds.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Not Literal

Doesn't always mean a physical action; it often refers to thinking or planning.

Illustration for Not Literal
The team had to work around to the legal restrictions.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Subtle Solution

It implies finding a clever or indirect way to deal with an obstacle.

Illustration for Subtle Solution
He worked around to the software limitations by using external tools.
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