abscond

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, heimlich und eilig zu fliehen, meist um einer Verhaftung, Bestrafung oder Entdeckung zu entgehen; auch allgemein: sich davonmachen oder unerlaubt entfernen.

A verb used to indicate the act of leaving hurriedly and secretly, typically to escape from custody or avoid detection.

1. Leave hurriedly and secretlyC1formal

   To leave a place quickly and secretly, often to escape from custody or avoid detection.

   Sich davonmachen

   • The prisoner absconded from the jail during the night.
   • He absconded with the company's funds before anyone noticed.
   • The suspect absconded to a foreign country to avoid trial.

   Synonymeboltdecampescapefleemake offrun offslip awaysneak away

   Antonymeappeararriveremainstay

2. Avoid a duty or responsibilityC2formal

   To secretly leave a situation or place to avoid a responsibility or obligation.

   Sich entziehen

   • The treasurer absconded with the charity's donations.
   • She absconded from her post without giving notice.
   • They absconded from the meeting before the vote was taken.

   Synonymeboltdecampdisappearescapefleemake offrun awayslip awaysneak awaytake off

   Antonymedischargefulfillhonorkeepmeetobserveperformrespectsatisfyuphold