dod

BrE /ˈdɒdʒ/ AmE /ˈdɑːdʒ/

verb en → es

past dodged pp dodged ing dodging

1 AVOID CONTACT [transitive] B2

to move quickly to avoid being hit or touched by something or someone

esquivar, evitar

  • dodge somebody/something

Collocations dodge a punch · dodge an attack

  • He dodged the ball as it came towards him.

    Esquivó el balón cuando este se acercaba.

2 AVOID RESPONSIBILITY [transitive] C1

to avoid dealing with a difficult situation or problem, often by not telling the truth

eludir, esquivar

  • dodge something

Collocations dodge a question · dodge the issue

  • She tried to dodge the question about her health.

    Ella intentó esquivar la pregunta sobre su salud.