sidestep

American  

[sahyd-step] / ˈsaɪdˌstɛp /

verb (used without object)

sidestepped, sidestepping

1. to step to one side.

2. to evade or avoid a decision, problem, or the like.

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verb (used with object)

sidestepped, sidestepping

1. to avoid or dodge by stepping aside.

2. to evade or avoid (a decision, problem, or the like).

sidestep British  

/ ˈsaɪdˌstɛp /

verb

1. to step aside from or out of the way of (something)

2. (tr) to dodge or circumvent

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noun

1. a movement to one side, as in dancing, boxing, etc

Other Word Forms

• sidestepper noun

Etymology

Origin of sidestep

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05

Example Sentences

“But they’re exhibiting great capital discipline. If you’re worried about the circular financing and overspending, Apple is sidestepping all of that.”

From MarketWatch

Companies would theoretically also be able to avoid opposition from communities that don’t want data centers in their backyards and sidestep regulations that bog down construction on Earth.

From MarketWatch

And while costs for memory components and other materials are increasing, his team sees Nvidia “as positioned to sidestep any headwinds.”

From MarketWatch

These partnerships are meant to sidestep federal rules — under the jurisdiction of Congress — that place programs, including Title I, specifically within the Education Department.

From Los Angeles Times

The board, Comer alleged, is sidestepping the fundamental fiduciary obligation to protect “the integrity of the museum, despite our best intentions.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• avoid
• bypass
• duck
• evade
• fudge
• skirt