Flee

/fliː/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to run away from a place or situation of danger.

The villagers had to flee their homes to escape the approaching wildfire.

to escape from a person or situation.

He decided to flee the country to avoid the political turmoil.

to move swiftly away; to escape.

The rabbit managed to flee from the predator just in time.

to avoid or evade.

She tried to flee from her responsibilities, but they caught up with her eventually.

Middle English, from Old English 'flēon', of Germanic origin; related to Dutch 'vlieden' and German 'fliehen'.

flee from

To escape or run away from someone or something.

flee the scene

To leave a place quickly, especially after committing an offense.

flee to safety

To escape to a place where one is safe.

flight

The act of fleeing or running away.

flinch

To recoil or move back quickly.

escape

To break free from confinement or control.

To ditch or leave suddenly.

He had to flee from the party when his ex showed up.

To ghost or disappear.

She fleed on me after our date; I haven't heard from her since.