Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/
noun a step taken sideways, especially to avoid something or to gain an advantage
A1 She did a little sidestep to avoid the puddle on the sidewalk.
A2 The dancer's graceful sidestep impressed the audience.
B1 He used a clever sidestep to avoid answering the difficult question.
B2 The politician's sidestep of the controversial issue was criticized by the media.
C1 The company's sidestep of the legal issues led to further complications.
C2 Her masterful sidestep of the difficult situation showed her strategic thinking.
verb to step to one side in order to avoid something or to gain an advantage
A1 She sidestepped the puddle on the sidewalk.
A2 The politician tried to sidestep the controversial question during the interview.
B1 In order to avoid confrontation, he decided to sidestep the issue altogether.
B2 The company attempted to sidestep the legal implications by hiring a team of lawyers.
C1 The diplomat was skilled at sidestepping difficult negotiations with finesse.
C2 Despite the challenges, she managed to sidestep any potential pitfalls and achieve success.
formal The politician tried to sidestep the controversial question during the press conference.
informal She always manages to sidestep any responsibility when things go wrong.
slang I saw him try to sidestep the security guard at the concert.
figurative He tried to sidestep his emotions by burying himself in work.
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