verb
Meaning 1
Synonym of skate over.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: skate over
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
skate around
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verb
Meaning 2
To be involved in various regions or parts of.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- She'd skated around the social circle for years.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 3
To avoid a barrier or potential problem.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic
Examples
- He skated around the police during his time as a drug dealer.
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
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Etymology
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