abscond

• Verbo usado para indicar o ato de partir às pressas e às escondidas, geralmente para evitar prisão, detenção ou ser descoberto.

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.

   Fugir às escondidas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboltdecampescapefleemake offrun offslip awaysneak away

   Antônimosappeararriveremainstay

2. Avoid a duty or responsibilityC2formal

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

   Fugir

   • 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.

   Sinônimosboltdecampdisappearescapefleemake offrun awayslip awaysneak awaytake off

   Antônimosdischargefulfillhonorkeepmeetobserveperformrespectsatisfyuphold