Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
avert
verb
/əˈvɜːrt/
Definition
To prevent something bad from happening or to turn away from something.
Examples
- She took quick action to avert a crisis.
- He averted his gaze to avoid looking at the accident.
- They implemented new safety measures to avert potential hazards.
Meaning
Averter refers to someone or something that prevents an undesirable event or situation from occurring.
Synonyms
- Prevent
- Ward off
- Avoid
- Prevent
- Stave off
