a step taken sideways, typically to avoid someone or something:a boxercise workout that incorporates an intricate combination of sidesteps with left and right hooks
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avoid (someone or something) by stepping sideways:he sidestepped a defender and crossed the ball
avoid dealing with or discussing (something problematic or disagreeable):he neatly sidestepped the questions about riots
[no object] Skiing climb or descend by lifting alternate skis while facing sideways on the slope:we learned how to sidestep up the slope and slide cautiously down