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sidestep

verb

/ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/

Meaning

To avoid something by stepping aside; to evade a problem or question indirectly.

The politician tried to sidestep the difficult question.

sidestep the issue

avoid, evade, dodge, bypass, elude

confront, face, tackle

sidestep the issue, sidestep responsibility, sidestep the question

to poke or push someone or something with a finger, foot, or pointed object

to accept standards that are lower than is desirable; to settle a dispute by mutual concession

Change (something) radically or fundamentally.

to imitate someone or something with the intent to equal or surpass

to forcibly put an end to something; to restrain or hold back an action, feeling, or development

to alert about danger; to give notice of risk