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to avoid
01
to intentionally stay away from or refuse contact with someone
Transitive: to avoid sb
Example
To prevent a confrontation, he tried to avoid his ex-girlfriend at the party.
She avoided her neighbors after their recent argument.
1.1
to keep away from or deliberately not do something
Transitive: to avoid an action or situation
Example
They avoid smoking as it's detrimental to their health.
The doctor advised him to avoid excessive sugar intake.
02
to stop something from taking place or occurring
Transitive: to avoid an undesirable occurrence
Example
The safety measures in place are designed to avoid accidents in the workplace.
She left early to avoid getting caught in the heavy traffic.
03
to cancel or invalidate a legal agreement, decision, or contract
Transitive: to avoid a legal agreement or decision
Example
The judge avoided the contract, declaring it legally unenforceable.
The treaty was avoided after evidence of fraud emerged.
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