Sidestepping: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ค
sidestepping
[ หsaษชdหstษpษชล ]
avoidance technique
Sidestepping refers to the act of avoiding or evading something, often used metaphorically in contexts like discussions or debates. It can imply a deliberate attempt to evade a question or issue by changing the subject or direction of conversation. The term also has physical connotations when referring to a physical maneuver to avoid an obstacle or confrontation. It's commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Synonyms
avoiding, circumventing, dodging, eluding.
Examples of usage
- He tried sidestepping the difficult question in the interview.
- The athlete practiced sidestepping to improve his agility on the field.
- Politicians often use sidestepping tactics to avoid hot-button issues.
Translations
Translations of the word "sidestepping" in other languages:
๐ต๐น desvio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคเคพเคต
๐ฉ๐ช Ausweichen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menghindar
๐บ๐ฆ ะพะฑั ัะด
๐ต๐ฑ ominฤ ฤ
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ้ฟใใ
๐ซ๐ท esquiver
๐ช๐ธ esquivando
๐น๐ท kaรงmak
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํ๊ธฐ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุญุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ vyhรฝbรกnรญ se
๐ธ๐ฐ vyhรฝbanie sa
๐จ๐ณ ๅ้ฟ
๐ธ๐ฎ izogibanje
๐ฎ๐ธ forรฐast
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐัะปะฐา ะฑะพะปั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฅแชแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qaรงma
๐ฒ๐ฝ esquivando
Etymology
The term 'sidestep' originated from the combination of 'side' and 'step', where 'side' refers to the lateral aspect or position, and 'step' implies movement or action. The expression began to emerge in the English language in the late 19th century and was initially used in a literal context to describe the act of moving to the side. Over time, its metaphorical usage developed, particularly in discussions and arguments, symbolizing the act of avoiding direct confrontation or response. By the 20th century, 'sidestepping' became a popular phrase in both everyday language and political rhetoric, indicating a tactical maneuver to bypass difficult topics or questions. The evolution of the term reflects broader cultural attitudes toward avoidance and confrontation, often seen in various forms of discourse.