Meaning of the German Word "Ausweichen"

ausweichen

side-step

To avoid something, such as a question or problem, by stepping sideways.

Example Sentence

Der Politiker versuchte, der schwierigen Frage auszuweichen.

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Definition: To avoid something, such as a question or problem, by stepping sideways.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "ausweichen"?

C2

What grammatical category does "ausweichen" have?

Verb

Which vocabulary topic does "ausweichen" belong to?

Daily Life