1. A strategy or method designed to avoid direct confrontation, commitment, or disclosure of information
The politician took an evasive approach when questioned about the scandal.
O político adotou uma abordagem evasiva quando questionado sobre o escândalo.
2. A tactic to dodge responsibility or accountability
His evasive approach to the problem only made matters worse.
Sua abordagem evasiva do problema só piorou as coisas.