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sidestep

UK
/ˈsaɪd.stɛp/
US
/ˈsaɪd.stɛp/

Translations

sidestepnoun
sidesteps
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪd.stɛp/
US
/ˈsaɪd.stɛp/
pas de côté
He made a quick sidestep to avoid the puddle on the sidewalk.
Il a fait un rapide pas de côté pour éviter la flaque sur le trottoir.
Additional translations
esquiveAu sens figuré, pour éviter une question ou un sujet.
Synonyms
avoidance
deviation
digression
evasion
sidestepverb
sidestepped
Past Simple
sidestepped
Past Participle
sidestepping
Gerund
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
esquiverAu sens figuré, pour éviter une question, un problème ou une responsabilité.
The politician tried to sidestep the controversial question during the interview.
Le politicien a essayé d'esquiver la question controversée pendant l'entretien.
Additional translations
faire un pas de côtéSens concret, mouvement latéral pour éviter quelque chose ou quelqu'un.
Synonyms
avoid
evade
shirk
escape
elude
dodge
sidestepadjective
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
Used only attributively; non-gradable.
Additional translations
latéralPeu fréquent; se dit d'un mouvement d'évitement sur le côté.
Synonyms
evasive
indirect
oblique
circumventing
avoiding
dodging
skirting
elusive

Definitions

sidestepnoun
A step taken sideways, typically to avoid something.
He made a quick sidestep to avoid the puddle on the sidewalk.
An act of avoiding or dodging an issue or question.
The politician's response was seen as a sidestep from the main issue.
sidestepverb
To avoid or evade a question, issue, or responsibility by a clever or indirect means.
The politician tried to sidestep the controversial question during the interview.
To step to the side in order to avoid something or someone.
She managed to sidestep the puddle on the sidewalk.
sidestepadjective
Relating to or involving a sidestep; characterized by lateral avoidance or evasion.
The player executed a sidestep move that left the defender off balance.
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