sidestep

• Nom désignant un pas de côté, souvent utilisé dans des contextes comme la boxe ou la danse pour éviter quelque chose ou changer de position.

A noun referring to a step taken to one side, often used in contexts such as boxing or dancing to avoid something or change position.

1. A step to one sideB2formal

   A movement made by stepping sideways, often used in sports like boxing or dancing to avoid something.

   Pas de côté

   • The boxer made a quick sidestep to avoid the punch.
   • In the dance routine, a graceful sidestep is required.
   • He used a sidestep to dodge the oncoming bicycle.

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'éviter quelque chose, généralement une question, un problème ou un obstacle physique, en se déplaçant de côté ou en esquissant une manœuvre d'évitement.

A verb used to indicate the act of avoiding something, typically a question, issue, or physical obstacle, by moving aside or evading.

1. Avoid a question or issueB2formal

   To avoid dealing with or answering something, especially a difficult question or responsibility.

   esquiver une question ou un problème

   • The politician tried to sidestep the reporter's question about the scandal.
   • He cleverly sidestepped the issue by changing the subject.
   • She sidestepped her duties by delegating them to her assistant.

   Synonymesavoidbypasscircumventdodgeduckeludeevadehedgeparryskirt

   Antonymesaddressconfrontface

2. Physically avoidB1formal

   To step aside to avoid hitting something or someone.

   Éviter physiquement en se déplaçant

   • He sidestepped the puddle on the sidewalk.
   • The player sidestepped the defender and scored a goal.
   • She quickly sidestepped the falling branch.

   Synonymesavoiddodgeduckevade

   Antonymesconfrontencounterface