Definition of Avert
Avert
a·vert
Definition/Meaning
(verb)
to prevent something from happening or being done;
e.g. The new technology in her car has helped her avert accidents on multiple occasions.
(verb)
to turn something's orientation or direction aside or away as a means of avoidance, used to describe one's eyes/gaze or thoughts;
e.g. He tried to avert his gaze so that he wouldn't see the paper in front of him.
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