averts

[US]/əˈvɜːrts/
[UK]/əˈvɜːrtz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to prevent or avoid something unpleasant or dangerous from happening; to turn away or redirect something, especially attention

Phrases & Collocations

averts disaster

averts danger

averts a crisis

averts conflict

averts suspicion

avert one's gaze

averts his/her attention

averts further damage

Example Sentences

the quick action of the lifeguard averts a potential tragedy.

she averts her eyes from the unpleasant scene.

regular exercise averts many health issues.

the government implemented new policies that averts economic downturn.

he averts confrontation by staying calm.

wearing a seatbelt averts serious injuries in accidents.

she averts disaster by planning ahead.

education can avert ignorance and promote understanding.

his quick thinking averts a major crisis.

proper maintenance of equipment averts costly repairs.

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