sidestepping

listen to the pronunciation of sidestepping
English - English

Definition of sidestepping in English English dictionary

sidestep
To avoid or dodge

They sidestepped the issue.

sidestep
A step to the side
sidestep
{f} evade, dodge, avoid; step to the side, step sideways
sidestep
a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing)
sidestep
If you sidestep a problem, you avoid discussing it or dealing with it. Rarely, if ever, does he sidestep a question He was trying to sidestep responsibility. = avoid
sidestep
A motion, physical or metaphorical, to avoid or dodge something
sidestep
To step to the side
sidestep
If you sidestep, you step sideways in order to avoid something or someone that is coming towards you or going to hit you. As I sidestepped, the bottle hit me on the left hip He made a grab for her but she sidestepped him
sidestep
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully"
sidestepping
Favorites