Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along' - Discussing, Persuading, or Searching (Around)

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to ask around [verb]

to gather information by asking various people

Ex: If you want to know what 's happening in the neighborhood , just ask around , and you 'll get the latest updates .

to bat around [verb]

to discuss different ways to handle a plan or idea

Ex: During the workshop , we 'll bat around innovative approaches to problem-solving .

to bring around [verb]

to persuade someone to agree with one's point of view

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to call around [verb]

to make phone calls to several people, particularly to receive information

Ex: The team decided to call around to recruit new members .

to come around [verb]

to completely change one's decision or opinion

Ex: It took some time , but my parents eventually came around to accepting my career choice .

to dig around [verb]

to find information about someone or something through extensive research or investigation

Ex: The detective promised to dig around and see if there were any leads on the missing person case .

to get around [verb]

to persuade someone or something to agree to what one wants, often by doing things they like

Ex: Teens can be quite adept at getting around their teachers and avoiding homework .

to kick around [verb]

to discuss or consider something in an informal and casual manner

Ex: Before finalizing the menu , we 'll kick around different meal options with the team .

to nose around [verb]

to try to find something, particularly information

Ex: She often noses around the neighborhood , trying to gather gossip .

to phone around [verb]

to call multiple people or places, typically to gather specific information

Ex: When the local store ran out of the book I needed , I had to phone around other stores in the area .

to shop around [verb]

to compare the prices or quality of goods or services from different suppliers or stores before making a purchase

Ex: The team is actively shopping around for a new supplier for raw materials .

to talk around [verb]

to discuss a topic in a vague manner, avoiding the main or crucial points

Ex: Instead of answering directly , she talked around the question with a general response .

Phrasal Verbs Using 'Around', 'Over', & 'Along'
Acting Badly or Not Seriously (Around)	Discussing, Persuading, or Searching (Around)	Moving (Around)	Others (Around)
Moving, Visiting, or Staying (Over)	Checking, Considering, or Ignoring (Over)	Falling or Overflowing (Over)	Experiencing (Over)
Others (Over)	Moving, Accompanying, or Experiencing (Along)