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- DictionaryA·void/əˈvoid/
verb
- 1. keep away from or stop oneself from doing (something): "avoid excessive exposure to the sun"
- 2. repudiate, nullify, or render void (a decree or contract): "if the original owner had avoided his contract with the rogue, ownership of the goods would have reverted to him"
AVOID definition: 1. to stay away from someone or something: 2. to prevent something from happening or to not allow…. Learn more.
Check pronunciation: avoid. Definition of avoid verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Definitions of avoid. verb. stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something. “Her former friends now avoid her” see more. verb. refrain from doing something. see more. verb. refrain from certain foods or beverages. synonyms: keep off. see more. verb. prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening.
to stay away from a person, place, situation, etc: He's been avoiding me all week. Try to avoid the city centre. Fewer examples. The report recommended that tourists avoid the region. We were careful to avoid the midday sun. Shop early and avoid the crowds. He swerved to avoid a cyclist and hit another car. avoid verb [T] (PREVENT) B2.
1. a. To stay clear of; go around or away from: swerve to avoid a pothole. b. To take measures so as not to meet or see (someone): "He never let go of the idea that she lived out there in order to avoid him" (Elizabeth Benedict). 2. To prevent from happening: You can avoid illness with exercise and a balanced diet. 3. a.
2 days ago · 6 meanings: 1. to keep out of the way of 2. to refrain from doing 3. to prevent from happening 4. law to make (a plea,.... Click for more definitions.
avoid. [ uh- void ] show ipa. See synonyms for avoid on Thesaurus.com. verb (used with object) to keep away from; keep clear of; shun: to avoid a person; to avoid taxes; to avoid danger. to prevent from happening: to avoid falling. Law. to make void or of no effect; invalidate. Obsolete. to empty; eject or expel. See more. Recommended videos.
