v.
Pronunciation: ' s ī d- ˌ step
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1900
1 : BYPASS , EVADE < sidestep a question>
2 : to move out of the way of : AVOID < sidestep a blow>
intransitive verb
1 : to take a side step
2 : to avoid an issue or decision
– side · step · per noun