flagpole vs obviate

flagpole

verb
  • Exit a country momentarily and reenter. Usually this is done to satisfy immigration requirements. 

noun
  • A tall pole up which one or more flags may be raised and flown. 

obviate

verb
  • To anticipate and prevent or bypass (something which would otherwise have been necessary or required). 

  • To avoid (a future problem or difficult situation). 

adj
  • Synonym of obviative 

noun
  • Synonym of obviative 

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