avoid

əˈvɔɪd
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Translation of avoid from English into Dutch

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Verb

tr.
1.

general avoidance

keep away from or stop oneself from doing
  • She managed to avoid the topic during dinner.Ze wist het onderwerp tijdens het diner te vermijden
2.

dodge

change direction to not hit something
  • The car avoided the fallen tree on the road.De auto ontweek de gevallen boom op de weg.
3.

legal annulment

TECH.
invalidate a contract or agreement
TECH.
  • The court avoided the contract due to fraud.De rechtbank vernietigde het contract wegens fraude.
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Expressions with avoid: examples in English and translations in Dutch

ten koste van alles voorkomen
tegen elke prijs voorkomen
They avoided at all costs a confrontation with the authorities.
negeren
niet voeden
She decided to avoid feeding the trolls during the debate.
ontwijken als de pest
extreem vermijden
He avoids junk food like the plague.
de schijnwerpers vermijden
She prefers to avoid the limelight and work behind the scenes.
de aandacht vermijden
het middelpunt vermijden
He tries to avoid the spotlight at social gatherings.
een ruzie vermijden
een ruzie voorkomen
I tried to keep the meeting calm and avoid an argument.

Synonyms and analogies of avoid in English

Examples of avoid in a sentence

  • They decided to avoid the busy streets.
  • She quickly avoided the cyclist on the path.
  • The pilot avoided the flock of birds mid-flight.
  • They sought to avoid the agreement due to misrepresentation.
  • The lawyer argued to avoid the settlement.

Translations of "avoid" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Verb
vermijdenv.

Some people avoid white bread due to its lower fiber content.

Sommige mensen vermijden wit brood omdat er minder vezels in zitten.

voorkomenv.

A clear working timetable helps avoid conflicts and overlapping work shifts.

Een duidelijk werkschema helpt om conflicten en overlappende diensten te voorkomen.

ontwijkenv.

They stayed indoors because one can avoid the rain that way.

Ze bleven binnen, omdat je zo de regen kunt ontwijken.

mijdenv.

People in polite society generally avoid loud arguments or disruptive behavior.

Mensen in beschaafde kring mijden doorgaans harde ruzies of storend gedrag.

ontlopenv.

If my luck holds, we will avoid traffic on our way home.

Als het meezit, ontlopen we de drukte op de weg naar huis.

omzeilenv.

A detailed street map helped the delivery driver avoid the construction zone.

Een gedetailleerde stadsplattegrond hielp de bezorger de wegafzetting te omzeilen.

ontkomenv.

Most frogs and toads avoid predators by hopping out of danger.

Veel kikkers en padden weten aan gevaar te ontkomen door weg te springen.

verhinderenv.

We must avoid this at all costs.

Dat moeten we in ieder geval verhinderen.

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avoid: Examples and translations in context

Stealing from others is definitely something bad that you should avoid.

Stelen van anderen is echt iets slechts dat je moet vermijden.

Leaders must avoid actions that demoralise their followers during tough times.

Leiders moeten vermijden dat hun gedrag volgers ontmoedigt in moeilijke tijden.

Imitation leather shoes are popular among those who avoid animal products.

Schoenen van kunstleer zijn populair bij mensen die dierlijke producten vermijden.

Many people avoid traveling during the peak period to save money.

Veel mensen vermijden reizen in de piekperiode om geld te besparen.

At the airport, the weather radar helps pilots avoid turbulence.

Op het vliegveld helpt de weerradar piloten om turbulentie te vermijden.

Injured pride made him avoid eye contact during the difficult conversation.

Door zijn gekrenkte trots vermeed hij oogcontact tijdens het moeilijke gesprek.

Fever blisters are contagious, so avoid close contact during outbreaks.

Koortslippen zijn besmettelijk, dus vermijd nauw contact tijdens een uitbraak.

Company time is valuable, so avoid unnecessary distractions while working.

Werktijd is kostbaar, dus vermijd onnodige afleiding tijdens het werk.

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