tilt away from

Frequency: 7.310.5 per million words

to move into a sloping position away from someone or something

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Examples (10)

  • Please tilt the mirror away from the window so it doesn't reflect the light.
  • He had to tilt his head away from the rain to see where he was going.
  • The artist decided to tilt the canvas away from the viewer to create a sense of mystery.
  • Could you tilt the screen away from me? The glare is too much.
  • The waiter had to tilt the tray away from the customer to avoid spilling the soup.
  • The building was designed to tilt away from the prevailing winds, reducing structural stress.
  • She instinctively tilted her body away from the sudden movement.
  • The mechanic had to tilt the engine block away from the chassis to access a specific part.
  • As the boat listed, passengers had to tilt their seats away from the water.
  • The photographer asked the model to tilt her face slightly away from the camera for a more dramatic effect.