Meaning

• To violate rules in order to gain advantage from a situation.

  "My brother flunked biology because he cheated on his mid-term."

• To be unfaithful to one's spouse or partner.

  "After he found out his wife cheated, he left her."

• To manage to avoid something even though it seemed unlikely.

  "He cheated death when his car collided with a moving train."

• To deceive; to fool; to trick.

  "He cheated his way into office."