1. to refrain from going across or passing through a particular place, line, or boundary
We should avoid crossing the street during rush hour.
Devemos evitar cruzar a rua durante a hora do rush.
2. to intentionally not cross or intersect with someone or something
The two companies agreed to avoid crossing into each other's market territory.
As duas empresas concordaram em evitar cruzar o território de mercado uma da outra.
3. to prevent lines, paths, or trajectories from intersecting
The pilot was instructed to avoid crossing the restricted airspace.
O piloto foi instruído a evitar cruzar o espaço aéreo restrito.