Definition of Avert
Avert
a·vert
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
To prevent or avoid something unpleasant or unwanted from happening.
e.g. The driver took evasive action to avert a collision with the pedestrian.
(verb)
to turn something's orientation or direction aside or away as a means of avoidance, used to describe one's eyes/gaze or thoughts;
e.g. He tried to avert his gaze so that he wouldn't see the paper in front of him.
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