dodge

Intermediate

/dɑːdʒ/

verb
to avoid something, especially illegally

dodge in a sentence

  • “She tried to dodge paying her taxes.”
  • “He has repeatedly dodged questions from reporters.”
  • “The company filed for bankruptcy, seeking to dodge $445,000 in debts.”
  • “Many people caught dodging tax were doing so to hide capital gains made on the stock market.”

What does “dodge” mean?

dodge (verb) means to avoid something, especially illegally. It is pronounced /dɑːdʒ/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "dodge" mean?
dodge (verb) means: to avoid something, especially illegally
How do you pronounce "dodge"?
"dodge" is pronounced /dɑːdʒ/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "dodge" in a sentence?
Here is "dodge" used in a sentence: She tried to dodge paying her taxes.

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