Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sidestep
verb
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
Definition
To step aside or move to one side in order to avoid something.
Examples
- He tried to sidestep the issue during the meeting.
- She sidestepped the puddle on the sidewalk.
- The politician sidestepped the controversy surrounding his remarks.
Meaning
Sidestep refers to the act of avoiding or evading something, often in a figurative sense, such as avoiding a difficult question or a confrontation.
Synonyms
- avoid
- elude
- evade
- dodge
- steer clear of
