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sidestep

[ sahyd-step ]

verb (used without object)

sidestepped, sidestepping.
  1. to step to one side.
  2. to evade or avoid a decision, problem, or the like.


verb (used with object)

sidestepped, sidestepping.
  1. to avoid or dodge by stepping aside.
  2. to evade or avoid (a decision, problem, or the like).

sidestep

/ ˈ²õ²¹Éª»åËŒ²õ³ÙÉ›±è /

verb

  1. to step aside from or out of the way of (something)
  2. tr to dodge or circumvent
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

noun

  1. a movement to one side, as in dancing, boxing, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ²õ¾±»å±ðËŒ²õ³Ù±ð±è±è±ð°ù, noun
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • ²õ¾±»å±ðs³Ù±ð±èp±ð°ù noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of sidestep1

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
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As Lamar grins through the bright lights of his victory lap, Drake's chosen to sidestep the beef - bar one embittered freestyle denouncing fake friends - and instead focused on repositioning himself.

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The fast-tracked deportations sidestep immigration court proceedings, which can take years due to a stiff backlog.

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A similar suit brought by California officials in coalition with 17 other states likewise sidestepped the federal court in San Francisco, preferring instead to file in Boston.

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Earlier presidents have tried to use executive orders to try to sidestep Congress.

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Ellis sidestepped questions about the past struggles of the franchise and James’ season.

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