1.
avoidance; evasion
The act of avoiding or steering clear of something undesirable such as risk, danger, conflict, or responsibility.
リスクを回避する。
To avoid risk.
衝突を回避するために話し合った。
They discussed in order to avoid a clash.
早めに対策を取ったおかげで、最悪の事態を回避することができた。
Thanks to taking countermeasures early, we were able to avoid the worst-case scenario.
A formal word commonly used in news, business, and academic contexts. Often paired with negative outcomes like risks, conflicts, and crises. Distinguished from 避ける, which is more general and less formal.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- リスクを回避する: to avoid risk
- 危険を回避する: to avoid danger
- 衝突を回避する: to avoid a collision/clash
- 責任回避: avoidance of responsibility