Verhindern, dass etwas Schlimmes geschieht.
To stop something bad from happening.
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Schnelles Handeln wendete eine Katastrophe ab. — Quick action averted a disaster.
Er sah vom Bildschirm weg. — He averted his gaze from the screen.
Wir müssen eine weitere Verzögerung abwenden. — We must avert another delay.
Sie musste vom hellen Licht wegsehen. — She had to avert her eyes from the bright light.
Wie können wir einen zweiten Ausfall abwenden? — How can we avert a second breakdown?
Versuche, während des Gesprächs nicht wegzusehen. — Try not to avert your eyes during the interview.
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