Definitions

1. verb

to keep away from or prevent from happening

“She tried to avoid the traffic by taking a detour.”

2. verb

to prevent or stop something from happening or being done

“The government tried to avoid a financial crisis by implementing new policies.”

3. verb

to refuse to do something or to have nothing to do with it

“He avoided getting involved in the argument.”

4. noun

a person or thing that avoids something

“The avoid is a common problem for people with anxiety disorders.”

5. verb

to get rid of or remove something

“The company tried to avoid the toxic chemicals in their products.”

6. noun

the act of avoiding something

“The avoid was a key factor in their success.”