definition of
sidestep

[1] #1 sidestep v. [hedge, fudge, evade, put off, circumvent, parry, elude, skirt, dodge, duck] avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues); "He dodged the issue"; "she skirted the problem"; "They tend to evade their responsibilities"; "he evaded the questions skillfully". wn

[2] #2 sidestep n. a step to one side (as in boxing or dancing). wn