avoid · v
avoid (PREVENT)
B2 to prevent something from happening
Dictionary examples:
I left the room to avoid a fight. (29.0)
Unnecessary paperwork should be avoided at all costs. (37.7)
The plane narrowly avoided disaster when one of the engines failed on take-off. (68.0)
avoid doing sth
B2 to intentionally not do something
Dictionary examples:
She managed to avoid answering my question. (24.7)
avoid (STAY AWAY FROM)
B1 to stay away from a person, place, situation, etc.
Dictionary examples:
She avoids the gym like it's a crime scene. (0.0)
She avoids making decisions like a cat avoids water. (0.0)
My sister avoids cooking like it's an extreme sport. (0.0)
Do you think Tim's avoiding me? I haven't seen him all day. (12.4)
I try to avoid going downtown on the weekend. (22.7)