LEARNit Dictionary
avoid
verb
/əˈvɔɪd/
UK
/əˈvɔɪd/
US
A2
OPAL
OPAL
1
A2
to prevent something bad from happening
جلوگیری کردن, اجتناب کردن, پرهیز کردن, دوری کردن, پیشگیری کردن
2
A2
to keep away from somebody/something; to try not to do something
اجتناب کردن, دوری کردن, پرهیز کردن
He's been avoiding me all week.
She kept avoiding my eyes
.
By staying at home he manages to avoid all contact with strangers.
Certain foods should be avoided during pregnancy.
I left early to avoid the rush hour.
He tried to avoid paying his taxes and was taken to court.
3
A2
to prevent yourself from hitting something
اجتناب کردن, دوری کردن
The car swerved to avoid a cat.