Dodge

Dodge is a verb with several related meanings centered on avoidance. The primary sense is to move quickly aside or to another position to avoid a person, object, or danger, such as dodging a punch or dodging a falling branch. It can also describe evasion of a broad category of threats, obstacles, or consequences, as in dodging a question or dodging responsibility. In sports and gaming, dodging refers to the act of evading an opponent’s move or an incoming projectile. The term can also function as a noun, referring to a quick evasive movement or to a trick or ruse used to avoid some consequence.

In the automotive industry, Dodge is an American automotive brand founded by John and Horace Dodge in 1914 as the Dodge Brothers Company. It became part of Chrysler in 1928 and later came under the umbrella of broader corporate groups that culminated in Stellantis. The brand has been associated with performance-oriented models and a range of passenger cars and sport utility vehicles. Notable Dodge vehicles over the years include muscle cars that emphasized high horsepower and aggressive styling, as well as practical models such as sport-utility vehicles and minivans. In contemporary markets, Dodge markets several models known for performance variants, as well as everyday rolling stock, continuing its long history of focus on power, speed, and distinctive design.

Overall, dodge as a word covers both everyday language about avoiding things and a long-standing automotive brand with a reputation for performance vehicles.