Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see get, ahead, of.
To take preemptive action before the development becomes reality.
To continue around a blockage; to get around (something); to surpass something that is in the way.
To cause someone to overcome a source of grief or get through a difficult time.
To cause something to get around a blockage; to cause to get around or surpass something that is in the way.
To get through a difficult time; to overcome a source of grief.