1. to move quickly to avoid something
2. to avoid doing something or dealing with something

1. a quick movement to avoid something
2. a clever trick or scheme to avoid something
Usage: informal

Examples

• She had to dodge the falling branch.
• The boxer dodged his opponent’s punch.
• He tried to dodge his responsibilities at work.
• The politician dodged the reporter’s question.
• With a quick dodge to the left, she avoided the ball.
• His excuse was just another dodge to avoid paying.
• The car made a sudden dodge around the pothole.