dodge

• Substantivo que designa o ato de evitar algo ou alguém, muitas vezes com um movimento rápido ou um truque esperto.

A noun referring to an act of avoiding something or someone, often by a sudden movement or clever trick.

1. Avoidance movementB1informal

   A sudden movement to avoid something, such as a blow or obstacle.

   Esquiva

   • He made a quick dodge to avoid the ball.
   • The boxer's dodge was perfectly timed.
   • She used a clever dodge to avoid the question.

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2. Trick or evasionB2informal

   A clever or dishonest way to avoid something, such as a responsibility or rule.

   Evasão

   • That's just a tax dodge to avoid paying what you owe.
   • He used a legal dodge to get out of the contract.
   • The politician's answer was a dodge, not a real response.

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• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de evitar algo ou alguém, geralmente por meio de um movimento rápido ou habilidoso; também pode significar esquivar-se de uma obrigação ou responsabilidade.

A verb used to indicate the act of avoiding something or someone, typically by moving quickly or skillfully.

1. Avoid physicallyB1formal

   To move quickly to avoid being hit by something.

   Esquivar-se

   • He dodged the ball that was thrown at him.
   • She dodged the falling debris during the storm.
   • The driver had to dodge a deer that ran across the road.

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2. Avoid a responsibility or issueB2informal

   To avoid something unpleasant, such as a duty, question, or problem.

   Esquivar-se

   • He tried to dodge the question about his past.
   • She dodged her responsibilities by calling in sick.
   • Politicians often dodge difficult topics during interviews.

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3. B2informal

   To avoid paying something, especially taxes or a debt.

   Sonegar

   • The company was accused of dodging taxes.
   • He dodged the bill by leaving the restaurant early.
   • They found a way to dodge the parking fine.

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