averted

[US]/əˈvɜːtɪd/
[UK]/əˈvɝːtɪd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.to turn away or aside; to prevent something from happening
adj.turned away or aside; shifted

Phrases & Collocations

averted his gaze

averted disaster

averted a crisis

averted attention

avert one's eyes

averted his suspicions

averted a conflict

avert danger

successfully averted

Example Sentences

the crisis was averted by quick action from the team.

measures were taken to avert a potential disaster.

they averted their eyes from the disturbing scene.

his timely intervention averted a serious accident.

efforts were made to avert any misunderstandings.

she averted her gaze when the argument escalated.

they worked together to avert a financial crisis.

the government took steps to avert a public health emergency.

he averted his thoughts from the troubling news.

by planning ahead, we can avert future problems.

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