circumvent vs circumnavigate
Definitions
verb
- surround so as to force to give up
- avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
- beat through cleverness and wit
Examples
The team apparently circumvented locked gates and an alarm system, while the sculpture was in the process of being moved to another location.
To circumvent this problem, I have devised a system of price bands.
Traffic wardens in Bristol who issue the most tickets are being rewarded with meals and pens to circumvent a ban on financial incentives.
Definitions
verb
- travel around, either by plane or ship
Examples
They circumnavigated the danger zone and speeded along.
Except for the gym which I have joined to circumnavigate both my bung shin (which is getting less bung I'm pleased to report) and winter.
They were due to board boats made available by the Circle Line, whose vessels normally circumnavigate Manhattan island packed with tourists.
