avoid
verb [ T ]
uk/əˈvɔɪd/ usto try to prevent something bad from happening:
A spokeswoman for the company said it was hoping to avoid industrial action.
Understanding differing viewpoints is a good start toward avoiding conflict in the workplace.
to try not to do something, or to try to stay away from something:
The government avoided the mistakes they made in the past.
avoid doing sth Credit cards can be a source of free credit if you can organize payments within the stipulated time limits, so as to avoid paying interest.