Meaning & Definition of word "Swerve"

Swerve

/swɜːrv/

1. a sharp turn or deviation from a straight path.
- Example: The swerve of the car was so sudden that it took everyone by surprise.
2. a change in direction, sometimes unexpected.
- Example: The unexpected swerve of the conversation caught her off guard.

1. to turn aside sharply; to change direction suddenly.
- Example: The driver had to swerve to avoid hitting the deer that jumped onto the road.
2. to deviate from a course or purpose.
- Example: During the debate, the candidate swerved from the main topic and started discussing unrelated issues.

●Middle English 'swerfen', derived from Old English 'sweorfan' meaning to turn or curve.

swerve to avoid:

to change direction suddenly to avoid something

swerve off course:

to deviate from the intended path or plan

veer:

to change direction suddenly

diverge:

to move or extend in different directions from a common point

Meaning: To abruptly stop engaging in a conversation or interaction.

● Example Sentence: He totally swerved her when she tried to talk.

Meaning: To avoid someone or something, often used in social scenarios.

● Example Sentence: I had to swerve my ex at the party.