English to English
verb
- stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
Her former friends now avoid her.
source: WordNet 3.0
- prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
Let's avoid a confrontation.
Head off a confrontation.
Avert a strike.
source: WordNet 3.0
- refrain from doing something
She refrains from calling her therapist too often.
He should avoid publishing his wife's memories.
source: WordNet 3.0
- refrain from certain foods or beverages
I keep off drugs.
During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day.
source: WordNet 3.0
- declare invalid
The contract was annulled.
Void a plea.
source: WordNet 3.0
- To empty.
source: Webster 1913
- To retire; to withdraw.
source: Webster 1913
English to Tagalog
verb
- [avóid] Umiwas; iwasan; umilag; ilagan
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
