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To avoid or get out of a responsibility
“He did not wish to shirk his duties. As commander of the clan's warriors, his place was at his chieftain's back during his official meetings.”
To not perform or attend to one's duties or responsibilities as expected
“If the firm were to hire a worker at a lower wage, it would be in the worker's interest to shirk on the job.”
To move out of the way of something
“But when it comes to throwing herself into the fray, she does not shirk the blows.”
To suddenly spring or flinch back in fear, horror, or disgust
To sneak about furtively
To dodge something, such as a question, task or duty
To fail to care for or pay attention to
To procrastinate or be lazy, especially with work or responsibilities
To fail to do something because of cowardice
To disregard the rules and refuse to conform
To fail to fulfill an obligation or payment
To conceal the truth by giving equivocal answers
To pass or spend (time) in idleness
To prevent oneself from
To engage in leisurely or unproductive activities
To act or move slowly or lazily
Plural for one who dodges work or responsibilities
Plural for a quick and nimble move, typically to elude
Plural for a person who lacks courage
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