Avert ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Avert ( verb )

To turn away or prevent (something) from happening, especially something undesirable.

Origin:

From the latin word "avertere" meaning to turn away, which is derived from the prefix "ab-" meaning away and "vertere" meaning to turn.

Examples:

1. He took evasive action to avert a collision with the other vehicle.
2. The company took steps to avert a financial crisis.
3. The government is trying to avert a food shortage by increasing imports.
4. The quick thinking of the pilot averted a disaster when the plane's engine failed.
5. The early warning system helped to avert a major loss of life in the flood.

(As a verb)

Avert ( verb )

To turn away or prevent (something) from happening, especially something undesirable.

Origin:

From the latin word "avertere" meaning to turn away, which is derived from the prefix "ab-" meaning away and "vertere" meaning to turn.

Examples:

1. He took evasive action to avert a collision with the other vehicle.
2. The company took steps to avert a financial crisis.
3. The government is trying to avert a food shortage by increasing imports.
4. The quick thinking of the pilot averted a disaster when the plane's engine failed.
5. The early warning system helped to avert a major loss of life in the flood.