to keep away from or shun
to prevent the occurrence of
to keep away from or shun (somebody or something)
Avoid the M25 at peak times
to prevent the occurrence of (something)
I changed the subject to avoid an argument
to refrain from (doing something)
Avoid overwatering
in law, to make (a plea) legally void
avoidable adj
avoidably adv
avoidance noun
avoider noun
[Middle English avoiden from Old French esvuidier, from ex-1 + vuidier to empty]