This is the 1779th most frequent Russian word.
избегать
"To avoid."
The word 'избегать' is used here to indicate avoiding or keeping away from conflicts.
Я стараюсь избегать конфликтов на работе.
I try to avoid conflicts at work.
In this sentence, 'избегать' conveys the notion of evading or steering clear of certain activities or topics.
Она избегает ответов на сложные вопросы.
She avoids answering difficult questions.
Here, 'избегать' is utilized to express the idea of refraining from engaging in direct interaction.