GERMAN · B2WORD NOTES
MEANING & PRONUNCIATION

ausweichen

dodge; swerve to avoid

Die Radfahrerin wich der plötzlich geöffneten Autotür aus und geriet dabei auf die Gegenfahrbahn.

The cyclist swerved to avoid the car door that had suddenly opened and ended up on the opposite side of the road.

evade; avoid

Statt die Finanzierung zu erklären, wich der Kandidat der Frage mit allgemeinen Versprechen aus.

Instead of explaining the funding, the candidate evaded the question with general promises.

switch to an alternative; fall back on

Da der Saal besetzt war, mussten wir auf einen kleineren Raum ausweichen.

As the hall was occupied, we had to use a smaller room instead.

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