a
vert
Present Participle
averting
Past Tense
averted
Past Participle
averted
1
to prevent something dangerous or unpleasant from happening
transitive
- The timely intervention of the lifeguard averted a potential drowning at the pool.
- Diplomatic negotiations sought to avert a conflict between the neighboring countries.
- Regular maintenance checks on the aircraft help avert technical failures during flights.
- Early vaccination campaigns aim to avert the spread of infectious diseases in the community.
- Strict safety protocols in the factory are in place to avert accidents and ensure worker well-being.
2
to redirect one's gaze or attention away from something or someone
transitive
- Witnessing the accident, she quickly averted her eyes to avoid the distressing scene.
- In a moment of embarrassment, Sarah averted her eyes from the audience after tripping on stage.
- Not wanting to eavesdrop, John discreetly averted his attention when he overheard a private conversation.
- Feeling uncomfortable, she averted her eyes from the heated argument between her parents.
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