Definition of Averting

Noun: averting u'vur-ting

The act of preventing something from occurring
"averting danger was his responsibility"
The act of turning yourself (or your gaze) away
"averting her gaze meant that she was angry";
- aversion

Verb: avert u'vurt

Prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
"avert a strike";
- debar, forefend, forfend, obviate, deflect, head off, stave off, fend off, avoid, ward off
Turn away or aside
"They averted their eyes when the King entered";
- turn away