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turn aside(
tuhrn
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sayd
)An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
1. (general)
a. desviarse
Everyone that Tomas asked to sign the petition simply turned aside and ignored him.Todas las personas a quienes Tomás pedía que firmaran la petición simplemente se desviaban y no le hacían caso.
b. apartarse
The beggar asked the people for help, but they turned aside without looking at him.El mendigo pedía ayuda a las personas pero se apartaban sin mirarlo.
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