Sidestep (verb)

To step aside or away from a direct course or line of advance.

Origin:

Late 19th century, from side + step.

Examples:

1. She sidestepped the puddle to avoid getting her shoes wet.
2. He sidestepped the reporter's question by changing the subject.
3. The horse sidestepped to avoid hitting the fence.
4. The boxer sidestepped his opponent's punch.
5. The politician sidestepped the issue by avoiding giving a direct answer.