avoid
verb B1
Plain meaning
to stay away from something or stop something bad from happening
Exam-register meaning
to prevent or minimise an unwanted outcome, risk, or consequence
In context
naturalAvoid drinking too much coffee late at night.
examUrban planners must design transport systems that avoid unnecessary congestion and pollution.
Common collocations
avoid riskavoid confusionavoid unnecessary delays
Watch out
Do not say “avoid to go”; say “avoid going.”
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