sidestep /ˈsaɪdˌstɛp/noun 2verb 2forms 3 noun2 •A step to the side. •A physical motion or metaphorical act to avoid or dodge something. verb2 •To step to the side.I […] knocked and waited. […] He sidestepped, and I went in. — 1955 •(figurative) To avoid or dodge.They sidestepped the issue. formssidestepped · sidestepping · sidesteps
