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sidestep

UK
/ˈsaɪd.stɛp/
US
/ˈsaɪd.stɛp/

Translations

sidestepnoun
sidesteps
pl
UK
/ˈsaɪd.stɛp/
US
/ˈsaɪd.stɛp/
He made a sidestep to avoid the question.
Он сделал уклонение, чтобы избежать вопроса.
шаг в сторону
She took a sidestep to let him pass.
Она сделала шаг в сторону, чтобы дать ему пройти.
Additional translations
отступление
Synonyms
avoidance
evasion
digression
deviation
sidestepverb
sidestepped
Past Simple
sidestepped
Past Participle
sidestepping
Gerund
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
She managed to sidestep the issue by changing the topic.
Ей удалось уклониться от проблемы, сменив тему.
He tried to sidestep the question during the interview.
Он попытался обойти вопрос во время интервью.
Additional translations
обогнуть
обходить
Synonyms
shirk
dodge
elude
escape
evade
avoid
sidestepadjective
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
Used only attributively; non-gradable.
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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