turn aside

desviarse

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turn aside(

tuhrn

sayd

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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.).

intransitive verb phrase

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.

turn aside

verb:intransitive:plus_adverb

desviarse; apartarse;from de

to turn aside (from)

transitive verb

desviar; apartar

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