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sidestepping

/ˈsaɪdˌstɛpɪŋ/

sidesteppingnoun

Translations

уклонение

His sidestepping of the main issue was noticeable.

Его уклонение от основной проблемы было заметным.

Additional translations

отступление

обход

Definitions

The act of avoiding or evading a situation, question, or responsibility by changing direction or focus.

His sidestepping of the issue during the meeting was noticed by everyone.

Synonyms

sidesteppinggerund / present participle

/ˈsaɪdˌstɛpɪŋ/

Used attributively to denote an evasive or avoiding quality.

Definitions

Evasive; marked by a tendency to avoid direct confrontation or engagement.

The CEO's sidestepping remarks left the pressing questions unanswered.

sidestepverb

sidestepping

Gerund

sidestepped

Past Simple

sidestepped

Past Participle

sidestepping

Gerund

/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

Translations

обойти

He tried to sidestep the question during the interview.

Он попытался обойти вопрос во время интервью.

уклониться

She managed to sidestep the issue by changing the topic.

Ей удалось уклониться от проблемы, сменив тему.

Additional translations

обходить

обогнуть

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

sidestepnoun

Definitions

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.

sidestepadjective

Definitions

Relating to or involving a sidestep; characterized by lateral avoidance or evasion.

The player executed a sidestep move that left the defender off balance.