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.
What does sidestep mean slang?
to avoid talking about a subject, especially by starting to talk about something else: The speaker sidestepped the question by saying that it would take him too long to answer it. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. to avoid doing something.
How do you use the word sidestep?
Sidestep in a Sentence ?
- Jumping out of the road quickly, the pedestrian was able to sidestep being hit by the speeding vehicle.
- The politician tried to sidestep the reporters' questions, dodging and deflecting any inquiry about his crimes.
