The phrase "avoid understanding" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used in contexts where one is discussing the act of deliberately not comprehending or grasping a concept or situation.
Example: "In order to maintain the status quo, some individuals choose to avoid understanding the complexities of the issue at hand."
Alternatives: "eschew comprehension" or "shun awareness".
In a phenomenological study of clinic encounters Karnieli-Miller et al. (2007) observed that interactions are kept short, elaboration is avoided, understanding is not checked, explicit terminology (described as the A word and the D word, p. 312) is avoided and that the use of fractured sentences evidences 'reluctance to make a candid disclosure of the diagnosis' (p. 313).
These can only be avoided by understanding the alien's culture – something that's not easy to do, especially when you've never met those you're communicating with.
In assessing ordinary arguments, these issues can be avoided by understanding fallacies more simply, as common patterns of faulty reasoning which can usefully be identified in the evaluation of informal arguments.
Almost all of the scenarios we will discuss in this paper can be avoided by understanding your situation fully and knowing your options.
Second, can the previously identified risk of anaphylaxis be avoided by understanding the requirements for peptide interaction with antibody?
This also aimed to avoid subjective understanding of the criteria of psychological violence in victims.
"Don't break the presence" requires knowing precisely what it is that we want to avoid breaking and understanding the elements vital to achieving presence within a virtual environment.
When the parents used the translated version the nurse had to fill in a Swedish version at the same time, to avoid difficulty in understanding the parents' answers.
Developing good study habits (regular amounts and avoiding cramming), and understanding the exam format and marking scheme can all help to reduce anxiety, as can practising under simulated test conditions.
Avoiding instability requires understanding the definition and implication of stability to the implant design features and the arthroplasty procedure.
