👉 Avert is a verb that means to prevent or contain something, especially by stopping it from happening. It can also mean to keep someone or something under control or within bounds. For example: - A person might be "averted" from certain activities because they are afraid of the consequences of indulging in them. - An event might be "averted" if it is prevented or contained so that it does not happen again. - The idea of "averting" something means to prevent it
