Dodge ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Dodge ( verb )

1. Move quickly and nimbly out of the way of (someone or something) in order to avoid a collision or an attack.
2. Avoid (a responsibility or duty) by evasive action.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a verb in the sense "evade by a sudden movement"): perhaps from a low german word meaning "to thrust aside".

Examples:

1. He dodged the incoming punch.
2. She dodged the question by changing the subject.
3. The car swerved to dodge the pothole.
4. He was able to dodge the security guards and escape.
5. The company was accused of dodging taxes.

(As a noun)

Dodge ( noun )

1. Move quickly and nimbly out of the way of (someone or something) in order to avoid a collision or an attack.
2. Avoid (a responsibility or duty) by evasive action.

Origin:

Late 16th century (as a verb in the sense "evade by a sudden movement"): perhaps from a low german word meaning "to thrust aside".

Examples:

1. He dodged the incoming punch.
2. She dodged the question by changing the subject.
3. The car swerved to dodge the pothole.
4. He was able to dodge the security guards and escape.
5. The company was accused of dodging taxes.