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evasive approach

[ɪˈveɪsɪv əˈproʊtʃ]
noun phrasepl: evasive approaches
abordagem evasiva
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.
NYC Slang
dodge move / side-step
Synonyms
elusive strategydodging tacticavoidance methodevasioncircumvention
Antonyms
direct approachstraightforward methodtransparent strategycandid approach

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
abordagem evasiva
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estratégia de fuga
Alternative more colloquial form
Portugal
abordagem evasiva
Standard European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

beat around the bush
give someone the runaround
dance around the issue
avoid the elephant in the room
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