Definitions

1. verb

to avoid something by moving quickly to the side or by using evasive action

“She had to dodge the low-hanging branch to avoid getting hit.”

2. noun

a quick movement to the side in order to avoid something

“He made a dodge to get out of the way of the ball.”

3. noun

a trick or device to avoid something

“The team’s dodge was to pretend to be tired and then make a comeback.”

4. verb

to avoid doing something, especially something unpleasant

“I have been trying to dodge the bill collector all week.”

5. verb

to move quickly and in a zigzag way, especially to avoid being hit

“The car dodged the pedestrians in the crosswalk.”