stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something; "Her former friends now avoid her"
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening; "Let's avoid a confrontation"; "head off a confrontation"; "avert a strike"
refrain from doing something; "She refrains from calling her therapist too often"; "He should avoid publishing his wife's memories"
refrain from certain foods or beverages; "I keep off drugs"; "During Ramadan, Muslims avoid tobacco during the day"
declare invalid; "The contract was annulled"; "void a plea"