utéct — meaning in English

English meaning

• abscond verb To leave secretly and hurriedly, usually to escape custody or having taken something that is not yours.
• elope verb To run away secretly with a partner in order to get married, usually without a big wedding or family involvement.
• flee verb To run away from danger or a threatening situation.
• shirk verb To avoid a duty or responsibility.

Senses

utéct is used for these senses in English:

• abscond (intransitive) To flee, often secretly; to steal away. [From mid 16th century.]
• elope (intransitive, dated) To run away from home (for any reason).
• flee (intransitive) To run away; to escape.
• run away To flee by running.

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