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/əˈvɔɪd/ · a·void
verb
- To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun I try to avoid the company of gamblers.
- To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from Avoid the busy streets during rush hour.
- To try not to do something or to have something happen I'll avoid eating too much sugar to stay healthy.
noun
- Something that is avoided Avoidance of conflict is key to a peaceful resolution.
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Did you know? The phrase 'avoid the elephant in the room' is a common idiom that originated in the 19th century, referring to the tendency to ignore or avoid discussing an uncomfortable or sensitive topic.