averting
intermediateB1/əˈvɜːrtɪŋ/ · a-vert-ing
to prevent something from happening; to turn away or avert.
Meanings
to prevent something from happening; to turn away or avert.
کسی چیز کو ہونے سے روکنے کے لئے; موڑ دینا یا روک دینا ۔
روکنا
rookna
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- avert disaster
- avert attention
- avert crisis
Example Sentences
She took measures for averting future crises.
اس نے مستقبل کے بحرانوں کو روکنے کے لئے اقدامات کئے۔
Us ne mustaqbil ke buhranon ko rokne ke liye iqdamat kiye.
Averting his gaze, he avoided the confrontation.
اس کی نظر کو موڑتے ہوئے، اس نے مقابلے سے بچنے کی کوشش کی۔
Us ki nazar ko moedte hue, us ne muqabele se bachne ki koshish ki.
The government is focusing on averting potential threats.
حکومت ممکنہ خطرات کو روکنے پر توجہ دے رہی ہے۔
Hukoomat mumkinah khatarat ko rokne par tawajjoh de rahi hai.
Easily Confused With
💡 Memory Tip
Avert sounds like 'avert your eyes' to remember turning away.
Picture someone turning away from oncoming danger.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "avertĕre" — to turn away
First known use: 15th century
The word 'averting' comes from the Latin 'avertĕre', which means to turn away or prevent. It has evolved through Old French into modern English.