To defeat or evade; to invalidate.
To stay out of the way of (something harmful).
To try not to do something or to have something happen
to keep away from; to keep clear of; to stay away from
To try not to meet or communicate with (a person); to shun
To make void, to annul; to refute (especially a contract).
To follow urgently, originally with intent to capture or harm; to chase.
To follow, travel down (a particular way, course of action etc.).
To aim for, go after (a specified objective, situation etc.).
To participate in (an activity, business etc.); to practise, follow (a profession).
To act as a legal prosecutor.