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Definition dodge in British English

dodge verb

verb
/dɒdʒ/
1

to avoid someone or something by moving quickly, especially so that something does not hit you or someone does not see you

Example

Shoppers had to dodge flying glass when the bomb exploded.

Example

cyclists dodging through the traffic

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
2

to avoid doing something in a clever or dishonest way

Example

He tried to dodge the question.

Example

They get smart accountants to help them dodge taxes.

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
Definition dodge in British English