evasive action

WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Definitions from WordNet

Noun evasive action has 1 sense

maneuver, manoeuvre, evasive action - an action aimed at evading an opponent
--₁ is a kind of evasion
--₁ has particulars: clinch; flight maneuver, airplane maneuver; straight-arm

Definitions from the Web

Evasive Action

Definition: Evasive action refers to a deliberate act taken to avoid or escape from a potentially harmful or dangerous situation.

Examples:

The pilot quickly executed evasive action to avoid a collision with another aircraft.
When the pedestrian noticed a speeding car approaching, he instinctively took evasive action by jumping onto the sidewalk.
The politician's evasive action during the interview raised suspicions about his involvement in the scandal.

Related Products:

evaport evariste galois evascent evasdrooping evasecemt evasice evasion evasive evasive action evasive answer evasively evasiveness evation evcessive water drinker eve evection evedent

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

Check latest bestsellers | New Arrivals in Electronics