sidestep

• Substantivo que designa um passo para o lado, usado frequentemente em contextos como boxe ou dança para evitar algo ou mudar de posição. Também pode indicar uma evasão ou desvio de uma questão ou responsabilidade.

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.

   Passo para o lado

   • 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.

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de evitar algo, geralmente uma pergunta, um problema ou um obstáculo físico, desviando-se para o lado ou esquivando-se.

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.

   Esquivar-se

   • 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.

   Sinônimosavoidbypasscircumventdodgeduckeludeevadehedgeparryskirt

   Antônimosaddressconfrontface

2. Physically avoidB1formal

   To step aside to avoid hitting something or someone.

   Desviar-se

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

   Sinônimosavoiddodgeduckevade

   Antônimosconfrontencounterface