sidestepped

[US]/ˈsaɪdˌstɛpt/
[UK]/ˈsaɪdˌstɛpt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to step aside to avoid something; to evade or avoid an issue

Phrases & Collocations

sidestepped the issue

sidestepped the question

sidestepped responsibility

sidestepped the rules

sidestepped the challenge

sidestepped criticism

sidestepped the debate

sidestepped the law

sidestepped the facts

sidestepped the problem

Example Sentences

he sidestepped the question during the interview.

she skillfully sidestepped the criticism from her peers.

the politician sidestepped the issue of tax reform.

they sidestepped the rules to gain an advantage.

he managed to sidestep the difficult conversation.

she sidestepped the conflict by changing the subject.

the team sidestepped potential pitfalls in their strategy.

during the debate, he sidestepped the most controversial topics.

she sidestepped his advances with grace.

they sidestepped the legal issues by finding a loophole.

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