To dodge, deflect, turn aside, go or get out of the way (of s.t. in order not to be hit).
If he tries to hit you get out of the way so that you won’t be hit.
I was unable to dodge because I didn’t have space to move.
To turn (s.t.) away (in order not to be hit); to avoid s.t. (as when being hit or when asked to do s.t.), to sidestep or dodge s.t.
He turned away his face so that he would not be hit (while) being boxed.
I didn’t see when he boxed me so I couldn’t avoid it.