Quick definitions from WordNet (avoid)
▸ verb: refrain from doing something ("He should avoid publishing his wife's memoires")
▸ verb: stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something ("Her former friends now avoid her")
▸ verb: refrain from certain foods or beverages ("During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day")
▸ verb: declare invalid
▸ verb: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening ("Let's avoid a confrontation")
▸ Also see avoid
▸ verb: refrain from doing something ("He should avoid publishing his wife's memoires")
▸ verb: stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something ("Her former friends now avoid her")
▸ verb: refrain from certain foods or beverages ("During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day")
▸ verb: declare invalid
▸ verb: prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening ("Let's avoid a confrontation")
▸ Also see avoid