side steps
Avoids by shifting
Side steps are lateral movements—stepping to the side rather than forward or backward.
In dance, a side step is a basic move where one foot steps sideways and the other follows.
In exercise, side steps build lateral agility.
Figuratively, to side-step is to avoid or evade: He side-stepped the question about his finances.
Also spelled sidesteps or side-steps.
- dodgeAvoid by quick movement
- evadeEscape by cunning
- evasive actionMovement to escape harm
- shuffleRandomize by mixing
- quick feetRapid pedal agility
lateral · lateral movement · avoidance · pivot · swerve · maneuver · dance · dance move · footwork · fancy footwork · evasion · slip · weave · deflect · shimmy · crab · diagonal · bypass
- gentle exercisestretching routine, chair yoga, low-impact exercise, seated exercises, flexibility exercises
- warm-upsjumping jacks, leg swings, arm circles, hip circles, arm swings
- agility drillsagility ladder, agility drills, cone drills, ladder drill, ladder drills
- outdoor stairsstoop, fire escape, deck stairs, metal stairs
- water exercisewater aerobics, aqua aerobics, water jogging, water walking, pool walking
- exercisespush-ups, pull-ups, squats, lunges, cable row
side stepsconfronts
Addresses a problem directly
faces · addresses · tackles · engages · deals with
side stepsadvances
Forward movements or progress
moves forward · charges · lunges · proceeds · steps back
side stepsaccepts
Consents to receive
acknowledges · embraces · takes on · shoulders · faces the music