dodge
intermediateB1/dɒdʒ/ · dodge
to evade or avoid something, typically by moving quickly out of the way
Meanings
to evade or avoid something, typically by moving quickly out of the way
کسی چیز سے ٹالنے یا بچنے کے لیے تیزی سے ہٹ جانا
دھوکنا
dhoonka
Common Collocations
- dodge a question
- dodge responsibilities
- dodge traffic
Example Sentences
He tried to dodge the question during the interview.
اس نے انٹرویو کے دوران سوال سے بچنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ne interview ke doran sawal se bachne ki koshish ki.
You have to dodge the obstacles on your way.
تمہیں اپنے راستے میں رکاوٹوں سے بچنا ہوگا۔
Tumhein apne raaste mein rukavaton se bachna hoga.
She dodged the ball skillfully.
اس نے گیند کو مہارت سے گھمایا۔
Us ne gaind ko maharat se ghumaya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dodge' as quick movements like dodging traffic.
Imagine a game where players are quickly moving out of the way of flying balls.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: Unknown "dodge" — to evade or avoid something
First known use: late 19th century
The term 'dodge' has been used since the late 19th century in English to describe the act of avoiding or evading. It originally may have derived from term meaning to 'work by deceit.'