Be applauded when you manage to circumvent (3,6)
I believe the answer is:
get around
'circumvent' is the definition.
(thesaurus)
I don't understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for get around that I've seen before include "Go visiting; be active" , "Overtake" , "Travel" , "Socialise a lot" , "buy drinks for everyone" .)