Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avert
verb
əˈvɜrt
Definition
To prevent something from happening, especially something unfavorable.
Examples
- She took measures to avert a crisis at work.
- He tried to avert his gaze from the disturbing scene.
- We can avert disaster by planning ahead.
Meaning
To avert is to take action to stop something negative from occurring.
Synonyms
- prevent
- avoid
- forestall
- stop
- hinder
