Evasive Action (Noun)
Meaning
An action aimed at evading an opponent.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pilot took evasive action to avoid the incoming missile, banking hard to the left and diving towards the ground.
- The quarterback dropped back to pass, but the defensive lineman was closing in, forcing him to take evasive action and scramble to his right.
- The cyclist swerved to avoid the car cutting her off, taking evasive action to avoid a collision.
- The soldier dove for cover, taking evasive action as the enemy gunfire rained down around him.
- The fighter jet took evasive action, rolling and turning to shake the enemy plane off its tail.