sidestep
[ sahyd-step ]
/ ˈsaɪdˌstɛp /
verb (used without object), side·stepped, side·step·ping.
to step to one side.
to evade or avoid a decision, problem, or the like.
verb (used with object), side·stepped, side·step·ping.
to avoid or dodge by stepping aside.
to evade or avoid (a decision, problem, or the like).
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Origin of sidestep
An Americanism dating back to 1900–05
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Definition for sidestep (2 of 2)
side step
noun
a step to one side, as in dancing, skiing, or boxing.
Origin of side step
First recorded in 1840–50
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sidestep
/ (ˈsaɪdˌstɛp) /
verb -steps, -stepping or -stepped
to step aside from or out of the way of (something)
(tr) to dodge or circumvent
noun side step
a movement to one side, as in dancing, boxing, etc
Derived forms of sidestep
sidestepper, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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