transcription, транскрипция: [ ə-ˈvȯid ]
transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French avoider, alteration of Old French esvuider, from es- (from Latin ex- ) + vuider to empty — more at void
Date: 14th century
1. : to make legally void : annul
avoid a plea
2. obsolete : void , expel
3.
a. : to keep away from : shun
have been avoid ing me
b. : to prevent the occurrence or effectiveness of
avoid further delays
c. : to refrain from
avoid overeating
4. archaic : to depart or withdraw from : leave
Synonyms: see escape
• avoid·able -ˈvȯi-də-bəl adjective
• avoid·ably -blē adverb
• avoid·er noun