Meaning ofavoidin English

Verb

1. to keep away from something; prevent contact
   To avoid traffic, we took a detour.
2. to shun or evade a person
   The hikers tried to avoid the steep cliff.
3. to stay out of harm's way (dangerous situations)
   She will avoid meeting her ex-boyfriend at the party.
4. to try not to do something (undesirable actions)
   He tried to avoid eating spicy food to prevent stomach pain.