Stefano Marchionini avert a· vert [uh-vert] –verb (used with object) 1. to turn away or aside: to avert one's eyes. 2. to ward off; prevent: to avert evil; to avert an accident. a home a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ascent asleep assassin astray atmosphere autumn avert away