1. moved quickly to avoid something or someone
Usage: past tense of dodge
2. avoided dealing with something, especially a responsibility or question
Usage: past tense of dodge; often implies deliberate evasion

Examples

• She dodged the ball just in time.
• The politician dodged the reporter’s question.
• He dodged through the crowd to catch the bus.
• The company dodged responsibility for the accident.
• The child dodged behind the tree during hide-and-seek.
• She dodged paying taxes by moving overseas.