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avoids

/əˈvɔɪdz/

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To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun

Examples :

"My sister avoids her difficult neighbor because they argue constantly. "

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To keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from

Examples :

"I try to avoid the company of gamblers."

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To try not to do something or to have something happen

Examples :

"She avoids walking home alone at night because she feels safer with friends. "

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To make empty; to clear.

Examples :

"The janitor avoids the trash cans every morning before classes begin, ensuring the hallways are clean. "

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To make void, to annul; to refute (especially a contract).

Examples :

"The lawyer argued that hidden clauses in the fine print effectively avoids the original agreement between the two companies. "

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To defeat or evade; to invalidate.

Examples :

"The lawyer presented evidence that avoids the contract's original terms. "

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To emit or throw out; to void.

Examples :

"The old well avoids a constant stream of water, keeping the surrounding area wet. "

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To leave, evacuate; to leave as empty, to withdraw or come away from.

Examples :

"She avoids the busy streets after work to have a more peaceful walk home. "

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Examples :

"He avoids cleaning his room by always going outside to play. "

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To retire; to withdraw, depart, go away.

Examples :

"The shy student always avoids the noisy cafeteria during lunch. "

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To become void or vacant.

Examples :

"The stadium avoids its usual boisterousness when the home team loses. "