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sidestepping

UK
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛpɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛpɪŋ/

Translations

sidesteppingnoun
His sidestepping of the main issue was noticeable.
Его уклонение от основной проблемы было заметным.
Additional translations
отступление
обход
Synonyms
deviation
evasion
avoidance
elusion
circumvention
sidesteppinggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛpɪŋ/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛpɪŋ/
Used attributively to denote an evasive or avoiding quality.
sidestepverb

sidestepping

Gerund

sidestepped
Past Simple
sidestepped
Past Participle
sidestepping
Gerund
UK
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
US
/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
He tried to sidestep the question during the interview.
Он попытался обойти вопрос во время интервью.
She managed to sidestep the issue by changing the topic.
Ей удалось уклониться от проблемы, сменив тему.
Additional translations
обходить
обогнуть
Synonyms
dodge
evade
shirk
escape
elude
avoid

Definitions

sidesteppingnoun
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.
sidesteppinggerund / present participle
Evasive; marked by a tendency to avoid direct confrontation or engagement.
The CEO's sidestepping remarks left the pressing questions unanswered.
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.
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