dodge

dodge¹ [dɔdʒ US da:dʒ] v

1.) [I and T]

to move quickly to avoid someone or something

▪ He ran across the courtyard, dodging a storm of bullets.

dodge between/through/into etc

▪ Helen clutched Edward's arm as they dodged through the traffic .

2.) [T]

to deliberately avoid discussing something or doing something

= ↑evade

dodge an issue/question

▪ Senator O'Brian skillfully dodged the crucial question.

draft dodging

(=when someone avoids an order to join the army, navy etc)

dodge ²

dodge² n

informal something dishonest that is done to avoid a rule or law

▪ Businesses are investing in tree plantations as a tax dodge (=a way of avoiding paying tax) .